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   The Shiralee is a 1957 British film directed by Leslie Norman and starring Peter Finch. [2] It is in the Australian Western genre, [3] based on the 1955 novel by D'Arcy Niland.

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   Synopsis. A swagman unexpectedly finds himself taking responsibility for his child, which neither he or his daughter are ready for.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Shiralee_(novel)The Shiralee (novel) - Wikipedia

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   The Shiralee is the debut full-length novel by D'Arcy Niland published in 1955. [1] It was adapted into a movie in 1957 and a mini series in 1987.

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   Jun 8, 2021 · The Shiralee. by. Leslie Norman. Publication date. 1957. Topics. Leslie Norman, drama, Ealing Studios, Rarities Collection. Language. English. Item Size. 7.3G. When Jim Macauley finds his wife with another man, he takes their young daughter and they hit the road.

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5. www.austlit.edu.au › austlit › pageThe Shiralee | AustLit: Discover Australian Stories

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   The narrative follows Macauley, who tramps through outback Australia looking for work. At first, he's content to leave his daughter Buster with her mother in the city, but when he discovers his wife's infidelity, he takes Buster with him (as the 'shiralee' or 'burden' of the title).

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0050961The Shiralee (1957) - IMDb

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   The Shiralee: Directed by Leslie Norman. With Peter Finch, Dana Wilson, Elizabeth Sellars, George Rose. After Jim Macauley finds his wife with another man, he takes their young daughter and they hit the road.

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   Is the Shiralee based on a true story?

   • The Shiralee is a 1957 British film directed by Leslie Norman and starring Peter Finch. It is in the Australian Western genre, based on the 1955 novel by D'Arcy Niland.

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   What does Shiralee mean?

   • The word "shiralee" is Australian slang for a swagman's blanket roll or burden he carries with him. Here's it's used to refer to the kid. Macauley: [Last lines] You cross the road again like that and I'll tan the bloody hide off you! This is a brilliant little film that is also something of an archaeological dig.

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   Who sung 'Shiralee'?

   • The song "Shiralee" used as soundtrack was sung by Tommy Steele and reached #11 on the United Kingdom Singles Chart in 1957. ^ a b c 'The Eddie Mannix ledger', Howard Strickland Papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Beverly Hills, California.

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   Did RKO buy The Shiralee?

   • The novel of The Shiralee was published in 1955. RKO was reportedly interested in buying the screenrights but that fell through. Australian actor Peter Finch was reportedly interested in getting the rights himself. Leslie Norman said he "loved" the novel and sent it to Michael Balcon at Ealing.

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   Why is The Shiralee so successful?

   • The success of The Shiralee is due largely to the clear, sharp light it throws both on the Australian scene and its two principal characters. Paul Beeson's finely photographed exteriors reveal a rough, bare landscape and the quick tensions of the people are depicted in a similarly unromanticised manner.

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8. www.sydneytheatre.com.au › 2025 › edu-the-shiraleeSchools Days: The Shiralee - Sydney Theatre Company

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   The Shiralee combines a ranging and poetic story of life and love on the margins with a spectacular cast featuring Mulvany herself (appearing onstage at STC for the first time in sixteen years), Josh McConville (Death of a Salesman), Aaron Pedersen (The Visitors) and Ziggy Resnick, making their STC debut in the iconic role of Buster.