Captain Starlight, or Gentleman of the Road

Captain Starlight, or Gentleman of the Road is a 1911 Australian silent film about the bushranger Captain Starlight. It was based on Alfred Dampiers stage adaptation of the novel Robbery Under Arms.

It is possible to gauge some idea of the plot from contemporary reviews. One critic wrote that plenty of relief in the way of comedy has been introduced and whilst there are many grim incidents, these are not allowed to unduly obtrude themselves. The film started at the home of the Marston family. Some troopers, led by Sergeant Goring, are looking for Captain Starlight. Goring harasses Aileen Marston when a Mr Beresford appears. Beresford introduces himself as Captain Starlight and tells them to put their hands up. According to a contemporary report, Sergeant Goring, with both hands in the air, carries the situation off with as much dignity as can be expected, but some of his men fall to the ground in terror. ........

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