THE STORY OF THE KELLY GANG (1906 - silent, b/w)

Director: Charles Tait

Writer: Charles Tait

Frank Mills as Ned Kelly
Elizabeth Tait as Kate Kelly
John Tait as the Schoolmaster

Only 9 minutes of footage remain of this originally 60-70 min film, the first of several cinematic renderings of Australia's best known bushranger anti-hero. Hugely successful, it toured Australia for several years. Historically a landmark, both for its length and innovation in storytelling style, using never-before seen dynamic shots to create a very entertaining experience.