The Joan of Arc of Loos

The Joan of Arc of Loos is a 1916 Australian silent film shot by Franklyn Barrett based on the true story of milienne MoreauEvrard in World War I. Only a portion of the movie survives today.

The film was described as one of the biggest picture undertakings yet attempted in Australia. The village of Loos was recreated on Tamarama Beach in Sydnety by scenic artist Jack Ricketts. The battle was staged with 300 extras including 100 returned servicemen. An avenue of poplars near Randwick Racecourse was used as a standin for the Flanders countryside.During production the film was known as Emilienne Moreau. Production was held up for a number of days when star Jean King collapsed after the filming of a scene which necessitated very strenuous acting and juvenile lead Clive Farnham was injured when a motorcycle he was driving during a scene skidded and threw him over a bridge. ........

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