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The Bush King
''Captain Midnight, the Bush King'' (US: ''The Bushranger's Bride'') is a 1911 Australian silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film about the fictitious bushranger Captain Midnight. It was the directorial debut of actor Alfred Rolfe (director), Alfred Rolfe. The film is based on the play of same name by W. J. Lincoln and Alfred Dampier. ''Captain Midnight, the Bush King'' is now considered lost film, lost. Synopsis Edgar Dalimore is the son of wealthy station owner Cecil Dalimore, who is persuaded to disinherit his son on false grounds by Cecil's villainous nephew Vincent Lennox. Lennox and an associate, John Stirling, rob a safe belonging to Cecil, resulting in the latter's death. Edgar is wrongfully accused of the murder and is given a life sentence. He escapes with the help of Ned Harling, a bushman who worked for his father, and Ned's daughter Elsa, who loves Edgar. Despite Elsa's affections, Edgar is in love with squatter's daughter Thelma Warren. A jealous Elsa bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Rolfe (director)
Alfred Rolfe, real name Alfred Roker (1862– 9 September 1943), was an Australian stage and film director and actor, best known for being the son-in-law of the celebrated actor-manager Alfred Dampier, with whom he appeared frequently on stage, and for his prolific output as a director during Australia's silent era, including ''Captain Midnight, the Bush King'' (1911), ''Captain Starlight, or Gentleman of the Road'' (1911) and ''The Hero of the Dardanelles'' (1915). Only one of his films as director survives today. Biography Alfred Roker was born in 1862 in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, the son of Arthur Roker & Mary Ann (''née'' Holman). He used the stage-name 'Alfred Rolfe' when he began working as an actor. Rolfe joined Charles Holloway (stage), Charles Holloway's acting company, where he acted alongside Richard Stewart and Essie Jenyns. In 1888 Rolfe toured New Zealand in George Darrell's company. Alfred Dampier He then joined the Alfred Dampier Company in 1890, fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |