Attack on the Gold Escort
| Attack on the Gold Escort | |
|---|---|
| Starring | "The Bohemians at Geelong"[1] |
Production company | Pathe Frere[2] |
Release date | 19 June 1911[1] |
| Country | Australia |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
Attack on the Gold Escort is a 1911 Australian silent Western film which is considered lost. It was sometimes known as Captain Midnight, King of the Bushrangers, or Attack of the Gold Escort, or Captain Starlight's Attack on the Gold Escort.[3]
The film was called "an Exciting and Thrilling Reproduction of Australian Early Days. A vivid portrayal of bush adventure, acted by Australian artistes, amid Australian scenery" which was filmed "at the exact spot where the incident happened."[2]
The movie is often confused with Captain Midnight, the Bush King and Captain Starlight, or Gentleman of the Road. However it seems it was a separate movie.[4]
Plot[edit]
The gold escort from the Bank of Australia is attacked by bushrangers. It is chased down Evandsford Hill.[5]
Reception[edit]
The film made its debut on 19 June 1911 in Geelong.[1]
The Kapunda Herald said the film "portrayed the terrors of the road, during the time when bushranging was rife, in a vivid and realistic manner."[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "EDISONIA PICTURES". Geelong Advertiser. National Library of Australia. 19 June 1911. p. 4. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Advertising". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 7 August 1911. p. 1. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ^ "ENTERTAINMENTS". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 7 August 1911. p. 6. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ^ Attack on the Gold Escort at AustLit
- ^ "EDISONIA PICTURES". Geelong Advertiser. National Library of Australia. 21 June 1911. p. 4. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- ^ "OLYMPIC PICTURES". Kapunda Herald. SA: National Library of Australia. 8 September 1911. p. 5. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
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