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The Glenrowan Affair
Shot almost entirely in 'Kelly Country', near the country town of Benalla, The Glenrowan Affair takes us back to the era of Victoria's most notorious bushranger, showcasing thrilling action sequences and horsemanship as time and again the Kelly Gang outwit the law. The film begins with old timer, Dinny (some say he knows too much for an outsider) telling the story of the Kelly Gang to a visiting sketch artist. His tale unfolds as Ned Kelly and Joe Byrne surprise the constabulary in the bar of the Glenrowan Hotel and Ned shoots a constable in the hand. The Glenrowan Affair includes the ambush at Eleven Mile Creek, the hold up at the Jerilderie Bank and the siege at the Glenrowan Hotel where Ned, dressed in a suit of homemade armour, taunts the 'traps' in a hail of gunfire before he is shot and captured.
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Plot Summary
The Glenrowan Affair appears to be a fictionalized account of the final siege of the Kelly Gang, led by Ned Kelly, at Glenrowan, Victoria, Australia. The story likely focuses on the dramatic events of June 1880, including the gang's last stand against the police.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'The Glenrowan Affair (1951)' is scarce. As a lesser-known Australian film from the early 1950s, contemporary reviews are difficult to find. Its historical accuracy and dramatic interpretation of the Ned Kelly legend would have been key points of discussion if reviews were available.
What Reviewers Say
Depicts the legendary Ned Kelly's final, tragic stand.
Focuses on the dramatic and violent conclusion to the Kelly Gang's reign of terror.
A historical drama that likely emphasizes the siege and its immediate aftermath.
Google audience: Due to the film's obscurity and age, specific Google user reviews are not readily available to summarize.
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The exact production details and cast for 'The Glenrowan Affair (1951)' are poorly documented, making it a difficult film to research comprehensively.
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