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  • For Australia (1915)
  • Short | 44 min | Drama, Short, Thriller
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For Australia (1915)
Short | 44 min | Drama, Short, Thriller
Stanley Lane, a journalist, comes to the rescue of a young woman who is attacked in the Domain, Sydney, by two footpads. Some writing on a piece of paper dropped by her in the scuffle puts him on the track of what proves to be the ...See moreStanley Lane, a journalist, comes to the rescue of a young woman who is attacked in the Domain, Sydney, by two footpads. Some writing on a piece of paper dropped by her in the scuffle puts him on the track of what proves to be the meeting-place of German spies. He is caught by the spies while he is watching them, but his life is spared on the woman pleading for him. Bound and gagged, he is taken to sea by the Germans, and lands with them on a lonely island, where they have a secret wireless station. On the island he meets Kana, a half-breed native girl, and they become fast friends. She manages to obtain the key of the wireless station for him, and he smashes the instrument. Caught in the act, Lane is taken by the Germans to the crocodile swamp, but Kana rescues him, and the two of them steal the German's yawl and make for Cocos Island. Soon after they arrive, the Emden puts in an appearance, and the landing party from the enemy cruiser take possession of the telegraph station, but not before the operator has sent out a message announcing the presence of the enemy. In due course the Sydney comes along, and makes short work of the Emden, which is shown a battered wreck when the Sydney has finished with her. Captain Von Muller surrenders his sword, and afterwards, Lane and Kana guide a party with Captain Glossop from the Sydney to the island where the spies are lurking, and there, before the Germans are dealt with, Kana is laid low by a bullet from one of the spies. Written by Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (January 28, 1916) See less
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Director
Monte Luke
Writer
Martyn Keith
Cinematographer
Maurice Bertel
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Updated Dec 6, 1915
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Dec 6, 1915 (Australia)

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