His Convict Bride
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His Convict Bride is a 1918 Australian silent film from the team of John
and Agnes Gavin
. It was a convict-era
melodrama set in 1813. After the film was made, the Gavins moved to Hollywood for several years to work before returning in 1925.
John Gavin (director)
John F. Gavin, born as John Francis Henry Gavin was an Australian film director, who was one of the early film makers of the 1910s. He was born and died in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and was also known by the nickname "Jack"....
and Agnes Gavin
Agnes Gavin
Agnes Gavin was an Australian actor and screenwriter of the silent era, who worked in collaboration with her husband John Gavin. She wrote the majority of his films and was arguably the first specialist screenwriter in the history of the Australian film industry.She and her husband were best known...
. It was a convict-era
Convicts in Australia
During the late 18th and 19th centuries, large numbers of convicts were transported to the various Australian penal colonies by the British government. One of the primary reasons for the British settlement of Australia was the establishment of a penal colony to alleviate pressure on their...
melodrama set in 1813. After the film was made, the Gavins moved to Hollywood for several years to work before returning in 1925.
Cast
- Ethel Bashford
- John GavinJohn Gavin (director)John F. Gavin, born as John Francis Henry Gavin was an Australian film director, who was one of the early film makers of the 1910s. He was born and died in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and was also known by the nickname "Jack"....
- Charles VilliersCharles Villiers (actor)Charles Villiers was an Australian actor and occasional director who appeared in many silent films. He was a particular favourite of director Alfred Rolfe.-Select Filmography:*Moora Neya, or The Message of the Spear *The Lady Outlaw...