They Found a Cave

1962
1h 1m

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Four British orphans move to Tasmania to live with their aunty. Things take a turn when their aunt is hopitalised and they fall under the oppressive care of the foreman and housekeeper, Ma a... Read allFour British orphans move to Tasmania to live with their aunty. Things take a turn when their aunt is hopitalised and they fall under the oppressive care of the foreman and housekeeper, Ma and Pa.Four British orphans move to Tasmania to live with their aunty. Things take a turn when their aunt is hopitalised and they fall under the oppressive care of the foreman and housekeeper, Ma and Pa.

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Trivia
Larry Adler recorded harmonica for the music score while touring Australia.

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6/10

Orphan children find a new home In Tasmania

This is a quaint offering from 1962 and is based on what was a somewhat radical story at the time it was written when children were seen and not heard.

Three British orphans travel to Tasmania to be cared for by their aunt who lives on a farm. They make friends with the boy in the care of the couple employed as farm help. Whilst exploring the bush they find a cave and use it as a base as they battle the baddies.

The harmonica background music was a feature of films of the era and quite frankly it becomes thoroughly annoying after about ten minutes. Some of the acting is a bit forced, but it is a little like the Famous Five travel to Australia.

Today's kid's may find it a bit passé, but my children enjoyed it years ago and now in their 30's still find it fun.