The Ballad of Betty & Joe (2008)
Alone in the big city, Betty dreams of fame and fortune...
Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!
Director: Martha Ansara
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: July 23, 2008
Cast
- Alice Ansara - Betty
- Tony Barry - Joe
- Betty Lucas - The Fortune Teller
- Mic Conway - Cowboy Busker
- Eden Falk - Blind Busker
- Alec Morgan - Scrooge
Screenplay
Music: Jan Preston, Phil Hartley
Editing: Nick Meyers, Kit Guyatt
Production: Ballad Films, Australian Film Commission
Original Language: en
Keywords
musician, silent film, busker, music film, busking, short film
More Films by Director: Martha Ansara
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad of Betty & Joe about?
- Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!
- Who directed The Ballad of Betty & Joe?
- The Ballad of Betty & Joe was directed by Martha Ansara.
- Who stars in The Ballad of Betty & Joe?
- The Ballad of Betty & Joe stars Alice Ansara, Tony Barry, Betty Lucas, Mic Conway, Eden Falk, Alec Morgan.
- How long is The Ballad of Betty & Joe?
- The Ballad of Betty & Joe has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).