The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric

1933 | 56 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric
  • Overview

    Hailed by John Grierson as 'one of the best descriptions of life in the country anybody has yet made', the film follows a young couple torn between the choice of emigration to Australia or remaining to work their croft in Shetland.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1933

  • DirectingJenny Gilbertson
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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