Directed by J. E. Mathews Initial release 1915 Screenplay J. E. Mathews | Written by J. E. Mathews Release date 26 June 1915 Director J. E. Mathews | |
Based on story by James Bernard Fagan Productioncompany Mathews Photo-Play Company People also search for The Unknown, Murphy of Anzac Cinematography Maurice Bertel, A. O. Segerberg | ||
The Rebel is a 1915 Australian silent film starring Allen Doone.
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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
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(Text) CC BY-SA