The Moth of Moonbi (1926)

Charles Chauvel's first feature tells the story of a country girl, Dell Ferris (the Moth of Moonbi), drawn to the bright lights of the big city where her inheritance is soon frittered away with high society revelling. A wiser Dell returns to Moonbi Station where she is beset by the cattle rustler Jack Bronson, but finally finds peace and happiness with the faithful head stockman, Tom. Only part of the film survives to this day.

Director: Charles Chauvel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 33 min
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Country: Australia
Original Language: en

Keywords

cattle drive, silent film, partially lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Moth of Moonbi about?
Charles Chauvel's first feature tells the story of a country girl, Dell Ferris (the Moth of Moonbi), drawn to the bright lights of the big city where her inheritance is soon frittered away with high society revelling. A wiser Dell returns to Moonbi Station where she is beset by the cattle rustler Jack Bronson, but finally finds peace and happiness with the faithful head stockman, Tom. Only part of the film survives to this day.
Who directed The Moth of Moonbi?
The Moth of Moonbi was directed by Charles Chauvel.
Who stars in The Moth of Moonbi?
The Moth of Moonbi stars Doris Ashwin, Colleen Richards, Darla Townend, Michael Dwyer, Marsden Hassall, Charles O'Mara.
How long is The Moth of Moonbi?
The Moth of Moonbi has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
What genre is The Moth of Moonbi?
The Moth of Moonbi is a Drama film.
Where was The Moth of Moonbi produced?
The Moth of Moonbi was produced in Australia.