The Rebel is a 1915 Australian silent film starring Allen Doone.
The Rebel | |
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![]() Poster from Tasmanian release of film | |
Directed by | J. E. Mathews |
Written by | J. E. Mathews |
Based on | story by James Bernard Fagan |
Starring | Allen Doone |
Cinematography | Maurice Bertel A. O. Segerberg |
Production company | Mathews Photo-Play Company |
Release date | 26 June 1915 |
Running time | 5 reels |
Country | Australia |
Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
It is considered a lost film.
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.
This film was based on a stage show which had been performed on stage since November 1913 by Allen Doone.[1]
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.[2]
It was shot in and around Sydney over six weeks from April to May 1915. The movie only received limited distribution.[3][4]
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