LADIES IN BLACK is a thought-provoking comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney Australia, with important female lifestyle messages that are extremely relevant today. Timeless and memorable Australian coming of age story, that is focused on the naive bookish ultra-intelligent sixteen year old Lisa Miles. Lisa is initially employed in the “Cocktail Frocks” department at Goodes in the Sydney CBD, and her entertaining journey of multicultural discovery starts with Lisa meeting Magda, the woman who runs the “Model Gowns” department at Goodes.
A man in a purple coat and hat, with a staff, performs on stage. The word "Frock" is visible.
A woman in a yellow dress dances on stage, performing for an audience. The word "goods" is above.
Dancers perform on stage, "Goodes" and "Cocktail Frocks" signs visible, audience watches. A band plays in the background.
Three women in dresses perform on stage, "ON THE AIR" sign visible. Musicians play behind them.
Three women in dresses perform on stage, "Cocktail Frocs" sign visible. A band plays in the background.
Three women in satin dresses sing on stage, accompanied by a guitarist. They wear black gloves.
Three performers dance on stage, one in red, one in blue, and one in yellow. A man in purple stands behind.
Three performers dance on stage, wearing hats and dresses, as part of a musical production.
A cast of performers in vintage dresses and a conductor on stage for a "Cocktail Frocks" show.
On stage, a woman stands on a stool, holding a book labeled "Goodes." Another woman kneels. They perform.
Two women on stage, one points, the other holds a book titled "Gardens". They act in a play.
Two women perform on stage. One gestures, the other holds a folder and a basket. They are in a play.
Four women perform on stage, dressed in black, in front of a "Goodies" sign. They are acting.
Five women perform a dance on stage, "Goodes" and "Cocktail Frocks" signs are visible. They wear black dresses.
Two women on stage at "Cocktail Tailor." One gestures, the other stands still. A play?
A play scene: "Cocktail Frocks" shop, a woman gestures, assistants, and dresses. The "G" logo is visible.
A man and woman, on stage, in costume, act out a scene. The man reaches for the woman.
On stage, a woman in black speaks, a tape measure hangs, and a woman in glasses stands. A play.
A play is in progress. Women in vintage dresses react to something unseen. "Tune of War" is visible.
On stage, a man in a tie watches a "Cocktail Frock" performance. A band plays, "ON THE AIR" sign visible.
Women perform a musical scene at "Goodes" and "Cocktail Fashions" with dresses and accessories.
A play titled "Cocktail Frocks" features women in vintage dresses, one holding a dress, another with a purse.
A cast of performers, "ON THE AIR" sign, and "Cocktail" sign, are on stage, for a play.
On stage, a man reads a newspaper while a woman in a floral dress smiles, in a play.
On stage, a man reads a newspaper as two women look on, in a play.
Three actors perform a play. The woman in the floral dress stands on the stage steps. The man stands alone.
Two women on stage, one in a floral apron, the other in a black dress, with a cake on a desk.
Two women, drinks in hand, converse at a table. A server approaches with a tray. Stage play.
Two men, one with a gold watch, lean on a table, in a play, on a stage.
Four women perform a play on stage. One holds a note, another waves, and a third has a basket.
Four women in vintage attire perform on stage, a pregnant woman is center, laundry hangs behind them.
A play unfolds: Women in vintage dresses act on stage, a fence, clothesline, and audience present.
Five women perform a play. One woman in black holds a paper, others peer over a wooden fence.
Five women on stage, behind a wooden fence, react to a woman in black holding a paper.
A play: Women gossip over a fence, while others hang laundry. One woman in black looks on.
Two women on stage, one in black, react to hats. A man in uniform stands by a purple dress. "Cocktail Frocks" sign.
Three women act on a stage with a "Cocktail Frocks" sign, dresses, and a saxophone. The woman on the left is gesturing.
A woman in a black dress gestures to dresses, Goodies tags visible, with another woman.
Three women in gowns perform on stage, lit by purple light, for an audience. The woman in green gestures.
A stage production: A woman in a pink dress, a woman in black, and dresses on mannequins.
Two women examine a dress on stage, surrounded by mannequins and a rack of clothes.
A ballerina, in a white dress, performs a graceful dance on stage, arms outstretched, one leg raised.
Two actresses perform a play. One knits, the other speaks, both on stage. The audience watches.
A man and woman on a stage, the woman's leg is on the man's lap. They are acting.
A doorman, two women, and a shop assistant are in a vintage clothing store, "Cocktail Frolic".
A man and woman on stage, in costume, appear to be in a heated discussion. A hat sits on the counter.
A man and woman perform a play. The man holds paper, the woman leans on a desk, both look concerned.
A man in a suit, holding paper, shouts on stage. He is performing, a play.
A stage production of the "Manly Ferry" with actors, props, and a banner. The actors sit on a bench.
A woman in a black dress removes her shoe on stage, preparing for a performance.
A woman in a robe, cucumber eye masks, and a headscarf relaxes on stage. A book sits on a table.
On stage, a man kisses a woman's neck. She wears a black dress with a pink bow.
A woman watches a man pour wine. A bottle, glasses, and a tray sit on the table. The window is open.
Three actors perform a scene. A woman in a floral dress gestures, while two others drink wine. A window backdrop.
Two women on stage, one in a floral dress, the other in red pants, performing a play. A book sits on the table.
Two men embrace, one presents a gift box. A stage set with a window and wine.
Four actors perform on stage. The woman in red gestures, a bottle of wine sits on the table. The play unfolds.
On stage, a man offers a bag to a woman in a dress, while another woman watches.
A woman in a robe reads a magazine with "G" on the cover, on stage, with a red book nearby.
On stage, a man yells at a woman crying, while another woman comforts her. The play is on.
A woman in a floral dress holds a phone, looking concerned, on stage, in a play.
A woman in a dress and headscarf holds a vintage phone, performing on stage.
Three women in a "Cocktail Fro" set. One gestures, two look concerned near a display of jewelry.
A young woman performs on stage, "Cocktail Frocks" sign visible. She wears a black dress, clapping.
Lifeguards in yellow and red walk past women reading "Woman's Journal" on a stage. "Cocktail Frocks" sign.
A beach scene: Actors in swimwear perform on stage. A Philips radio sits near a woman in polka dots.
A woman in sunglasses and a lifeguard stand on stage, in a play.
Three actors on stage, a small Christmas tree, a script, and a red robe. They are performing.
A woman, in a blue robe, holds a framed photo of a man, appearing sorrowful, on a stage.
A man lifts a woman in a pink dress during a dance performance on a stage.
A man in uniform lifts a woman in a pink dress during a dance performance on stage.
Two women on stage. One in pink comforts the other, who cries into a tissue, wearing a floral apron.
Actors perform a play. A woman in pink walks forward, a man in a tie follows. Others watch. A table holds a bottle.
A cast of actors perform a dance on stage, "Goodes" sign visible, in formal attire. They are in a line.
On stage, a man and woman in formal attire share a kiss, holding hands. The woman wears a gold dress.
On stage, a man kisses a woman's hand. "Cocktail Frocks" and "Goodes" are visible.
A cast of actors perform on stage, dressed in vintage clothing, under the "Goodes" sign. They are in a play.
On the air, three women on stage, dresses, and mannequins. The woman in white stands on a box.
A woman in a floral dress and apron holds a yellow phone, acting on stage.
Two women, dressed in vintage attire, stand at a table, holding drinks, on a stage. They appear to be acting.
A man in a suit embraces a woman in a floral dress on stage, a performance. The woman looks concerned.
A man in a suit lifts a woman in a dress during a dance performance on stage.
Two couples, on stage, hold hands. The play's actors perform a scene for the audience. The stage is dark.
Three actors perform a scene on stage. The woman in the floral dress holds the other woman's arm. The man reaches out.
On stage, a doorman, a woman, and a maid act in a play at "Goodes" with a "FORT" sign.
The cast of "Goodes Cocktail" take a bow, arms raised, after a performance. "On the Air" sign visible.