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THE STORY OF THE KELLY GANG (1906 - silent, b/w)
Director: Charles Tait
Writer: Charles Tait
Frank Mills as Ned Kelly
Elizabeth Tait as Kate Kelly
John Tait as the Schoolmaster
Elizabeth Tait as Kate Kelly
John Tait as the Schoolmaster
Only 9 minutes of footage remain of this originally 60-70 min film, the first of several cinematic renderings of Australia's best known bushranger anti-hero. Hugely successful, it toured Australia for several years.
Historically a landmark, both for its length and innovation in storytelling style, using never-before seen dynamic shots to create a very entertaining experience.
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