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 Chauvel in 1940 | |
| Born | Elsie May Wilcox 10 February 1898 Collingwood, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 22 August 1983 (aged 85) Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
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Elsa Chauvel, OBE (née Elsie May Wilcox; 10 February 1898 – 22 August 1983) was an Australian filmmaker and actress, and the wife and collaborator of film director Charles Chauvel. Elsa Chauvel was a pioneer in Australian film making, best known for her contributions to films such as Greenhide, In the Wake of the Bounty, and Jedda. Her legacy in Australian film was celebrated with the creation of the Chauvel Award, dedicated to the work of Elsa and Charles Chauvel, which honours Australian excellence in film.