Moondyne (film)

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Moondyne
Moondyne Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by W. J. Lincoln
Written by John Boyle O'Reilly
W. J. Lincoln [1]
Based onnovel Moondyne by John Boyle O'Reilly
Starring George Bryant
Godfrey Cass
Roy Redgrave
Cinematography Maurice Bertel
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 September 1913 (1913-09-01) [2] [3]
[4]
Running time
over 3,000 feet [5]
CountryAustralia
Languages Silent
English intertitles

Moondyne is a 1913 Australian film from the Lincoln-Cass Film Company based on the novel Moondyne . [6] [7] [8] It was the second film from Lincoln Cass. [9] [10]

Contents

It is considered a lost film. [11]

Plot

In 1848, convict Joe is assigned as a labourer to settler Isaac Bowman in Western Australia. Joe escapes and takes refuge with a group of aboriginals led by Te Mana Roa, who tell him about a mountain of gold.

Bowman recaptures Joe, who tells him about the mine. Bowman goes to the mine, kills the chief and loads his horse with gold, but ends up perishing in the desert, leaving Joe with his aboriginal friends. [12]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in and around Melbourne.

Reception

According to one review:

The true story of Joe Gilchrist, though poetised in the drama to some extent, affords scope for much dramatic feeling and scenic display, and the many views of Australian scenery are delightful. The acting is vigorous and full of character, and the photographic work sharp and clear. Generally, it may be said that 'Moondyne' is quite up to American and European standard, and should command much attention in other parts of the world. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Copyright documentation relating to script Archived 4 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine at National Archives of Australia
  2. ↑ Mary Bateman, 'Lincoln Cass Filmography', Cinema Papers, June–July 1980 p 175
  3. ↑ "ENTERTAINMENTS". The Argus . Melbourne. 6 September 1913. p. 20. Retrieved 14 April 2012– via National Library of Australia.
  4. ↑ "Advertising". The Age . No. 18237. Victoria, Australia. 30 August 1913. p. 20. Retrieved 24 July 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "Advertising". Williamstown Chronicle . Vic. 4 October 1913. p. 5. Retrieved 3 February 2012– via National Library of Australia.
  6. ↑ "Moondyne (film)". AustLit . Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Moondyne (1913)". Internet Movie Database (IMDb). Retrieved 9 June 2006.
  8. ↑ "AT POVERTY POINT". The Bulletin. 18 September 1913. p. 28.
  9. ↑ "CINEMA". The Prahran Telegraph . Vol. 51, no. 2706. Victoria, Australia. 30 August 1913. p. 1. Retrieved 19 July 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  10. ↑ "Lincoln-Cass Films Co". The Prahran Telegraph . Vol. 51, no. 2707. Victoria, Australia. 6 September 1913. p. 5. Retrieved 24 July 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  11. ↑ "Advertising". Williamstown Chronicle . Vic. 4 October 1913. p. 6. Retrieved 3 February 2012– via National Library of Australia.
  12. ↑ ""MOONDYNE"". Williamstown Chronicle . Vic. 4 October 1913. p. 4. Retrieved 14 April 2012– via National Library of Australia.
  13. ↑ "The Globe". Richmond Guardian . No. 1943. Victoria, Australia. 13 September 1913. p. 2. Retrieved 24 July 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  14. ↑ "Royal Pictures". The Prahran Telegraph . Vic. 6 September 1913. p. 5. Retrieved 7 July 2015– via National Library of Australia.
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