Advertisment re: the screening of the movie the story of the kelly gang

Public Record Office Victoria1907-04-23

Public Record Office Victoria (State Archives of Victoria, Australia)
North Melbourne, Australia

This newspaper clipping from the Benalla Standard, dated 23 April 1907, is an advertisement for the screening of The Story of the Kelly Gang, one of the earliest feature-length movies ever to be screened. Twenty-seven years after the demise of the Kelly Gang, interest in the outlaws showed no signs of waning. This level of enthusiasm proved to be a concern for the authorities, who disapproved of the notoriety that seemed to envelop the outlaws. The publicity prompted officials to place a ban on the movie as a way of containing public interest.

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Title: Advertisment re: the screening of the movie the story of the kelly gang
Creator: Public Record Office Victoria
Date Created: 1907-04-23
Provenance: VPRS 4965 P0 UNIT 4 ITEM 93 RECORD 1 page10
Transcript:
BENALLA STANDARD TUESDAY, APRIL 23,1907 Amusements. TOWN HALL, BENALLA. Direction J. and N. Tait. One night Only, THURSDAY, 25TH APRIL. The MOST THRILLING PICTURE ever Presented, THE STORY OF THE KELLY GANG, Messrs, J. and N. Tait beg to announce that this exactly the same picture that was shown with record success in Melbourne. LIFE AND CAREER OF AUSTRALIAS MOST FAMOUS BAND OF BUSHRANGERS. One Night only THURSDAY, 25TH April. 4000 FEET Of extremely realistic & Sensational PICTURES 4000 FEET MOVING PICTURES Also the latest Comic Pictures and other highly interesting subjects. Prices-2/and One Shilling (a few reserved at 3/.) Box plan at Gregersons, Manager, E.T Greig Touring Manager, Geoffrey NYE
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