The Silver Darlings
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A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add to the sense of realism. A woman weathers the conscription of her husband, destructive storms, a son who yearns to leave the family home and an outbreak of cholera before winning the man she truly loves.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1947-09-03
Runtime: 84 mins
Director: Clarence Elder
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama
Original title: The Silver Darlings
Production Companies: Holyrood Film Productions Ltd
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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