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The Squatter's Daughter
The Squatter's Daughter (1910)

Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Films based on plays

The plot concerns the rivalry between two neighboring sheep stations, Enderby and Waratah. This version includes the subplot about the bushranger Ben Hall which was not used when the play was adapted again in 1933.
Called Back
Called Back (1911)

Directed by W. J. Lincoln
Themes Films based on plays

In Italy, Dr Ceneri gives money to support Garibaldi, including money meant for his orphaned niece and nephew Pauline and Anthony. When they grow up, they learn of what he did with the money, and Anthony is killed by the villainous Macari. This is seen by Pauline who goes insane, and the blind Gilbert Vaughan. Vaughan regains his sight, Pauline regains her sanity, and they are married while Macari is arrested.
The Luck of Roaring Camp
The Luck of Roaring Camp (1911)

Directed by W. J. Lincoln
Themes Films based on plays

On the California goldfields, Will Gordin is falsely accused of murder and is about to be lynched when his girlfriend rides to the rescue. Scenes included:
Cooee and the Echo
Cooee and the Echo (1912)

Themes Films based on plays

In northern Queensland, a young miner is determined to avenge the murder of his brother by another miner. He falls in love with the daughter of the mine manager but discovers she is being pursued also by his brother's killer. The climax involves a knife fight involving the hero, and the hero's aboriginal friend, Yacka (Charles Woods), coming to the rescue. Another highlight was a scene with a person on horseback jumping off a bridge into the water.
The Silence of Dean Maitland
The Silence of Dean Maitland (1914)

Directed by Raymond Longford
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Lottie Lyell

The Reverend Dean Maitland (Harry Thomas) falls for Alma Lee (Nellie Brooks) and impregnates her, despite being engaged to another woman. Alma's father attacks Maitland and Maitland accidentally kills him in the struggle. His best friend, Dr Henry Everard (Arthur Shirley) is convicted of the crime and sentenced to twenty years in gaol. When Everard is released he comes to Maitland's church. The Dean confesses his guilt publicly and collapses and dies.
The Sunny South or The Whirlwind of Fate
The Sunny South or The Whirlwind of Fate (1915)

Themes Films based on plays

In an English country mansion lives Worthy Chester, his daughter Clarice and nephew Ivo Carew. Worthy Chester is in debt to a money lender, Eli Grup, who threatens Chester with ruin unless Clarice marries him. Clarice and Ivo are in love with each other but neither have any money.