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Attack on the Gold Escort
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Wikipedia article
'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'.
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."
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.[http://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/7827486 'Attack on the Gold Escort'] at AustLit
Plot
The gold escort from the Bank of Australia is attacked by bushrangers. It is chased down Evandsford Hill.
Reception
The film made its debut on 19 June 1911 in Geelong.
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."
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