Marjorie Lawrence: The World at Her Feet

Nova exclusive! Returning a forgotten Australian icon to the limelight, Wayne Groom’s documentary reveals the remarkable story behind one of Australia's first internationally-renowned opera performers. Born in 1907 and raised in Winchelsea, Victoria, Marjorie Lawrence was schooled in Paris before becoming the greatest Wagnerian Soprano in France. Lured to the United States to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House, she was beloved by audiences before she was tragically struck down by polio at the age of 33. Determined to keep performing despite her illness, this would not be Lawrence's final act...
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Tuesday, 25th January

11:00

Legend Deluxe: In-Cinema dining session.
Event: Special event screening, complimentary & discount tickets do not apply
CC & AD: Closed Captions or Audio Description available for individual/personal use in those shows indicating a 'CC & AD' notation on a film's session time booking button. Please note that only selected sessions are capable of offering the Closed Captions or Audio Description option, please contact the cinema in the event of confusion to avoid disappointment.

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Rating PG
Genre Documentary
Running Time 84
Language
New & Noteworthy
Closed Caption CNMN First Nations Acknowledgement