The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger 114 years old

australian silent

A 1910 Australian silent film about the bushranger John Vane, who was a member of Ben Hall's gang. The film starts with John Vane accepting a wager that he wouldn't bail up a Chinese man. Then Vane wins his bet by robbing a Chinese man, leading to headlines which say "Robbery Under Arms by John Vane" and Vane fleeing to the bush with his sweetheart. Later adventures include his capture and release of his sweetheart; the sticking up of the Keightley Homestead; the shooting of Michael Burke, which leads to Vane joining the Ben Hall gang; Vane's change of heart and surrender to Father McCarthy. He serves fifteen years in prison and after release retires comfortably.

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The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger Cast

Name	Character
Raymond Longford He was 31, 80 years old when he died	as John Vane

The Life and Adventures of John Vane, the Notorious Australian Bushranger Crew

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