Robbery Under Arms | 1920 | Adventure Drama

Title: Robbery Under Arms | 1920 | Adventure Drama Director: Kenneth Brampton Studio: Australasian Films Starring: Roy Redgrave, Godfrey Cass, Agnes Gavin Based on: Robbery Under Arms by Rolf Boldrewood Release Date: 1920 Runtime: 100 Format: Silent, Black and White Country: Australia Language: Silent --- Summary: Robbery Under Arms is an Australian silent film that follows the story of the Clarke brothers, notorious bushrangers during the 19th century. The film explores themes of loyalty, crime, and redemption as the brothers engage in a series of robberies across the Australian bush, facing both law enforcement and personal conflicts. The story combines action and drama to depict the harsh realities and moral ambiguities of outlaw life in colonial Australia. --- Background: The film is an adaptation of Rolf Boldrewood's classic novel Robbery Under Arms, which was first published in the late 19th century. The 1920 adaptation is one of the earliest Australian feature films used to portray the country's bushranging history. It reflects the silent film era’s approach to storytelling and the influence of Australian literature on early cinema. --- Trivia: Robbery Under Arms was one of several silent film adaptations of Rolf Boldrewood's novel, highlighting its popularity in Australian culture. Director Kenneth Brampton was also an actor and playwright involved in Australian theatre before working in film. The film was produced during the peak of the Australian silent film industry prior to the dominance of American films. The production faced challenges due to the remote locations required to authentically depict the Australian bush. The story has seen multiple adaptations, including later sound films and television versions in Australia. --- Hashtags: RobberyUnderArms 1920 AustralianCinema SilentFilm Bushrangers HistoricalDrama