The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger (1910)

australian silent

A 1910 Australian silent film about the bushranger John Vane, who was a member of Ben Hall's gang. The film starts with John Vane accepting a wager that he wouldn't bail up a Chinese man. Then Vane wins his bet by robbing a Chinese man, leading to headlines which say "Robbery Under Arms by John Vane" and Vane fleeing to the bush with his sweetheart. Later adventures include his capture and release of his sweetheart; the sticking up of the Keightley Homestead; the shooting of Michael Burke, which leads to Vane joining the Ben Hall gang; Vane's change of heart and surrender to Father McCarthy. He serves fifteen years in prison and after release retires comfortably.

Director: S. A. Fitzgerald
Runtime: 42 min
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Cast

Editing: Ernest Higgins
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: S. A. Fitzgerald

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What is The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger about?
A 1910 Australian silent film about the bushranger John Vane, who was a member of Ben Hall's gang. The film starts with John Vane accepting a wager that he wouldn't bail up a Chinese man. Then Vane wins his bet by robbing a Chinese man, leading to headlines which say "Robbery Under Arms by John Vane" and Vane fleeing to the bush with his sweetheart. Later adventures include his capture and release of his sweetheart; the sticking up of the Keightley Homestead; the shooting of Michael Burke, which leads to Vane joining the Ben Hall gang; Vane's change of heart and surrender to Father McCarthy. He serves fifteen years in prison and after release retires comfortably.
Who directed The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger?
The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger was directed by S. A. Fitzgerald.
Who stars in The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger?
The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger stars Raymond Longford, Jim Gerald, Lance Vane, Max Clifton.
How long is The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger?
The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
Where was The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger produced?
The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger was produced in Australia.