The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang (1921 film)
| The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arthur W. Sterry |
| Produced by |
Arthur W. Sterry Frederick Haldane |
| Written by | Arthur W. Sterry |
| Starring | Rose Rooney |
| Cinematography | Tasman Higgins |
Production company |
Sterry and Haldane |
Release dates | 24 December 1921 |
Running time | six reels |
| Country | Australia |
| Language |
Silent film English intertitles |
The Life Story of John Lee, or the Man They Could Not Hang is a 1921 Australian silent film based on the true life story of John Babbacombe Lee. It is a remake of a 1912 film with some extra scenes of Lee's childhood.
Unlike many silent Australian films, a copy of the movie exists.
Plot
John Lee grows up in England and is falsely accused of the murder of Emma Keye. He is sentenced to be executed but the executions fail three times. Eventually, Lee is set free.
Production
Arthur Sterry enjoyed enormous success with the 1912 version of this story, so they decided to remake it. They added extra scenes of Lee's childhood and extra piety.[1]
Reception
The movie proved very popular at the box office. Sterry would often appear at screenings, delivering an oration.[2]
References
- ↑ Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, 111.
- ↑ "The Gippsland Times.". Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954). Vic.: National Library of Australia. 15 January 1920. p. 3. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
External links
- The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang at the Internet Movie Database
- The Life Story of John Lee (1921 version) at National Film and Sound Archive
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