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Discover the captivating story of the McDonagh sisters, Australia's pioneering filmmakers who transformed the cinema landscape from 1926 to 1933. In 'Those Dashing McDonagh Sisters', author Mandy Sayer chronicles the inspiring journey of Paulette, Phyllis, and Isabel McDonagh, who fearlessly broke barriers in a male-dominated industry. Experience the thrilling evolution of Australian cinema, as they produced four feature films and numerous documentaries that captivated audiences worldwide. This biography not only highlights their professional achievements but also delves into their adventurous personal lives, featuring a cast of intriguing suitors from the arts and beyond. With their film The Cheaters celebrated at international festivals such as those in New York and London, the legacy of these sisters continues to inspire modern filmmakers and artists. Don't miss this engrossing tale of talent, ambition, and creativity that resonates with anyone who dreams big. Order now and dive into the world of pioneering Australian cinema! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742237435
Year: 2022
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
The trailblazing McDonagh sisters were the first women in Australia to form their own film production company. Between 1926 and 1933, while they were in their mid-twenties, these sassy sisters produced four feature films and a number of documentaries.
The youngest, Paulette, was one of only five women film directors in the world. Phyllis produced, art directed, and conducted publicity. And the eldest, Isabel, under her stage name Marie Lorraine, acted superbly in all the female leads. Together, the sisters transformed Australian cinema’s preoccupations with the outback and the bush – and what they mocked as â€haystack movies’ – into a thrilling, urban modernity.
Their private lives were equally adventurous, and their suitors included a famous magician, a wealthy rubber broker, a defrocked Anglican priest, and a number of silent film stars.
In Those Dashing McDonagh Sisters, Mandy Sayer reveals the sisters’ remarkable story, from daughters of a respected Sydney surgeon with a love of theatre and the arts, to their first feature film, Those Who Love (1926), an instant hit, and their controversial final film, Two Minutes Silence (1933). Today, their most famous feature, The Cheaters, is frequently screened at international film festivals around the world, most notably in New York and London, to rapturous reviews.
â€Engrossing and entertaining. An inspiration for filmmakers and artists today and anyone who dreams.’ — Jan Chapman
â€LOVE LOVE LOVE Mandy Sayer’s marvellous storytelling skills, showcased in this wonderful biography of the legendary filmmakers, the McDonagh sist
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742237435
Year: 2022
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
The trailblazing McDonagh sisters were the first women in Australia to form their own film production company. Between 1926 and 1933, while they were in their mid-twenties, these sassy sisters produced four feature films and a number of documentaries.
The youngest, Paulette, was one of only five women film directors in the world. Phyllis produced, art directed, and conducted publicity. And the eldest, Isabel, under her stage name Marie Lorraine, acted superbly in all the female leads. Together, the sisters transformed Australian cinema’s preoccupations with the outback and the bush – and what they mocked as â€haystack movies’ – into a thrilling, urban modernity.
Their private lives were equally adventurous, and their suitors included a famous magician, a wealthy rubber broker, a defrocked Anglican priest, and a number of silent film stars.
In Those Dashing McDonagh Sisters, Mandy Sayer reveals the sisters’ remarkable story, from daughters of a respected Sydney surgeon with a love of theatre and the arts, to their first feature film, Those Who Love (1926), an instant hit, and their controversial final film, Two Minutes Silence (1933). Today, their most famous feature, The Cheaters, is frequently screened at international film festivals around the world, most notably in New York and London, to rapturous reviews.
â€Engrossing and entertaining. An inspiration for filmmakers and artists today and anyone who dreams.’ — Jan Chapman
â€LOVE LOVE LOVE Mandy Sayer’s marvellous storytelling skills, showcased in this wonderful biography of the legendary filmmakers, the McDonagh sist