| The Rebel | |
| Director: | J. E. Mathews |
| Based On: | story by James Bernard Fagan |
| Starring: | Allen Doone |
| Cinematography: | Maurice Bertel A. O. Segerberg |
| Studio: | Mathews Photo-Play Company |
| Runtime: | 5 reels |
| Language: | Silent film English intertitles |
| Country: | Australia |
The Rebel is a 1915 Australian silent film starring Allen Doone. It is considered a lost film.
The Irish rebel leader Jack Blake is arrested and thrown into gaol by the vindictive Englishman Captain Armstrong. Jack's girlfriend, Eileen, helps him escape and he kills Armstrong in a duel. Jack and Eileen flee to France.
This film was based on a stage show which had been performed on stage since November 1913 by Allen Doone.[1]
Raymond Longford claimed he was meant to direct the film but that Australasian Films would not let the producers rent out their Rushcutters Bay Studio with Longford attached; he was replaced by American John Matthews.[2]
It was shot in and around Sydney over six weeks from April to May 1915. The movie only received limited distribution.[3] [4]