 Event |
The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man they could not Hang
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| Venue |
James Theatre, Dungog, NSW |
| First Date |
21 November 1916 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
the film became the most extraordinary 'sleeper' in Australian film history. Made cheaply by Lytton's company during 1912 it was considered poor and not released. Later Lytton gave the film to a faithful employee Arthur Sterry who bagan screening it in country NSW. It did profitable business for many years. |
| Description Source |
Article |
| Primary Genre |
Other
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| Secondary Genre |
Film
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
This is the first advertised screening of the film with running commentary provided by Arthur Sterry.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Book |
Pike and Cooper [90] |
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| Event Identifier |
138650 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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