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Synopsis: In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor. When he arrives he meets powerful landowner and ex-convict Sam Flusky, who wants to do a business deal with him. Whilst attending a dinner party at Flusky's house, Charles meets Flusky's wife Henrietta who he had known as a child back in Ireland. Henrietta is an alcoholic and seems to be on the verge of madness.
 
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1949
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... do not talk about its history...

... if not breaking the law.

Flusky.

I heard it in some part.

The same I said.

It is equal.

Today

is a very rich man.

Flusky, something about a woman.

Can not be the same.

Give me those towels, Max

Thank you.

Come with me to take

some notes as I seen.

See you at dinner.

Do not go to the house subject.

Must be alert.

Could I commit

and not draw anything.

Absolutely nothing.

It is an order.

I hope we can

eat in kitchen.

No, go back to Sydney.

-So far?

-If you do not mind.

I do not like this place.

Why?

Looks nice.

His appearance is less.

There is something strange,

understand?

Afraid not.

Rights to him that I do not like.

I am not not a moment.

-What time should I come back?

At-ten.

Minyago Yugilla.

-What?

-why cry?

Charge that it

the ladies rim well.

So have something than talk.

-The ladies?

-There.

Winter, dined

with different people,...

... everything is in order.

entrusting a good wine,

the best.

deal with everything.

I do not understand it.

I ask you to you...

ask me, not the lady.

I run the house.

Pack with you.

What happened?

He said that I condemned

by abduction.

Certainly.

Let the fight and the store.

You open the door

and serve the port.

gives them their ballots for

provisional freedom.

the return to the

and send us more.

Me take care of them.

good night.

I have not bothered.

Seeking entry.

good night.

the grid but not touched,

so I gave back.

It is strange.

Delighted to see you.

Pass the restaurant,

if not download it.

I see that prepare a

big party tonight.

-Winter.

Say, sir.

Lady Flusky, should realize.

good night.

good night.

I present to you Reverend Smiley...

... and to Mr. Riggs, local engineer.

My wife regrets very...

... could not come.

Is not good e. ..

... Ms. Riggs is with her.

My wife also feels.

Like these parties.

Come on, please.

It is a serious illness?

No, sir.

My wife is not strong,

but recovers easily.

Thank you, Mr. Flusky,...

The Lord bless the donor.

-Like to Sydney, Mr. Adare?

-Yes, very.

In particular, the goose,

zarigeya and wild duck.

With that not disregard the ants,

... the laurels, cockatoo,...

... iguanas and kangaroos.

Do not mention it,

unless the life of society.

There is?

-Not much.

Beautiful city, but

with little social life.

I do not care, but

heavy for women.

-The Governor will receive a lot?

-I it is said.

Do not forget our names.

Riggs.

-Mrs Riggs is all a lady.

-Do not doubt it.

A refined woman who lives

the time here too.

-I would like to know.

-Good.

The refinement is important,

but a load.

Yes, you see.

No, thanks.

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James Bridie

James Bridie (3 January 1888 in Glasgow – 29 January 1951 in Edinburgh) was the pseudonym of the Scottish playwright, screenwriter and surgeon whose real name was Osborne Henry Mavor. He took his pen-name from his paternal grandfather's first name and his grandmother's maiden name.Mavor studied medicine at the University of Glasgow graduating in 1913, then served as a military doctor during World War I, seeing service in France and Mesopotamia. His comedic plays saw success in London, and he became a full-time writer in 1938. Despite this, he returned to the army during World War II, again serving as a doctor.He was the main founder of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, with his cousin, the author Guy McCrone and was also instrumental in the establishment of the Edinburgh Festival.Bridie worked with the director Alfred Hitchcock in the late 1940s. They worked together on: The Paradine Case (1947). Bridie originally wrote the screenplay, and Ben Hecht contributed some additional dialogue. But due to casting, the characters had to be changed. So David O. Selznick had to write another script. Under Capricorn (1949) Stage Fright (1950)In 1923, he married Rona Locke Bremner (1897–1985). Their son was killed in World War II. His other son Ronald (1925–2007) was also both a physician and playwright. Ronald became drama critic of The Scotsman after retiring from medicine, Director of the Scottish Arts Council and Deputy Chairman of the Edinburgh Festival. He was Professor of Drama and Head of the Drama Department at the University of Saskatchewan and was appointed C.B.E. in 1971.James Bridie died in Edinburgh of a stroke and is buried in Glasgow Western Necropolis. The Bridie Library at the Glasgow University Union is named after him, as is the annual Bridie Dinner that takes place in the Union each December. more…

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