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The Rebel (1915 film)

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Directed by
  
J. E. Mathews

Starring
  
Allen Doone

Initial release
  
1915

Screenplay
  
J. E. Mathews

Written by
  
J. E. Mathews

Release date
  
26 June 1915

Director
  
J. E. Mathews

Cast
  
Allen Doone

Based on
  
story by James Bernard Fagan

Production company
  
Mathews Photo-Play Company

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Cinematography
  
Maurice Bertel, A. O. Segerberg

The Rebel is a 1915 Australian silent film starring Allen Doone.

Contents

It is considered a lost film.

Plot

Irish rebel leader Jack Blake is arrested and thrown into gaol by vindictive Englishman Captain Armstrong. Jack's girlfriend, Eileen, helps him escape and he kills Armstrong in a duel. Jack and Eileen flee to France.

Cast

  • Allen Doone as Jack Blake
  • Edna Keeley as Eileen McDermott
  • Frank Cullinane as Squire McDermott
  • Onslow Edgeworth as Captain Armstrong
  • Percy Kehoe as Father Kelly
  • Production

    This film was based on a stage show which had been performed on stage since November 1913 by Allen Doone.

    Raymond Longford claimed he was meant to direct the film but that Australasian Films would not let the producers rent out their Rushcutters Bay Studio with Longford attached; he was replaced by American John Matthews.

    It was shot in and around Sydney over six weeks from April to May 1915. The movie only received limited distribution.

    References

    The Rebel (1915 film) Wikipedia