A Tale of the Australian Bush
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| A Tale of the Australian Bush | |
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| Directed by | Gaston Mervale |
| Written by | P. W. Marony |
| Starring | Godfrey Cass |
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Running time | 2,500 feet[1] or 3,000 feet[2] |
| Country | Australia |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
A Tale of the Australian Bush is a 1911 Australian silent film directed by Gaston Mervale. Set in colonial Australia, it was also known as Ben Hall, the Notorious Bushranger and is considered a lost film.
Cast
- A.J. Patrick as Ben Hall
- Godfrey Cassas Melville
- Harry Beaumont as Gilbert
- James Martin as Keightley
- Gilbert Emery as chief of police
- Harrie Ireland as Mrs Keightley
- Isma Owe and Robbie Hall
- Louise Carbasse as Mrs Hall
Production
It was the first film from the production company Australian Life Biograph Company.[4]