![]() ![]() Dawes and three others are set adrift by the mutineers. Now you'd THINK they would have learned their lesson about this the first time.but no. Eventually, the colony is moved and the prisoners and non-prisoners leave on two ships. ![]() Oddly, the two men look a lot alike-almost like brothers (yes, it will eventually turn out that they actually are-what are the odds?!?!?!?!). His reward? NOTHING! Once at the colony, Dawes is a model prisoner and Rex is a big bad meanie. ![]() One of the prisoners, Dawes, manages to thwart the rebellion and save the day. On the way to Australia, there is a shipboard mutiny and the prisoners, led by the evil John Rex, try to take over. Plus, the witness had become a preacher-so why wouldn't this guy speak up about what he saw?!?! Duh. Even when the reason why the witness didn't speak up was later revealed, the reason seemed lame AND there were so many chances for him to make things right. Oddly, there was a witness to this but the guy stayed hidden-not revealing himself. Sadly, the man dies AND when help comes, they think the young man is responsible and he's sentenced to be sent to the prison colonies in Australia. So, he's now homeless and life couldn't possibly suck and more.or could it?! On the way from the manor, he comes upon a guy who was beaten and robbed and offered him assistance. And, in his anger, the son is disowned AND informed that he is illegitimate! Apparently his mother was pregnant when they married. A young man (Rufus Dawes) has just had an argument with his wealthy father. Sadly, however, despite there being so much to admire from this film, the plot, even by 1927 standards, was hopelessly permeated with holes-very, very serious plot holes. But, being an Australian film, it's simply amazing. For a Hollywood production, this would have been very impressive. This is an amazing silent film to watch because of its scope and grand scale. ![]()
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