The Wreck of the Dunbar or The Yeoman's Wedding
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The Wreck of the Dunbar or The Yeoman's Wedding is a 1912 Australian silent film
directed by Gaston Mervale
starring Louise Lovely
. The plot concerns the shipwreck of the Dunbar
, one of Australia's worst maritime disasters.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
directed by Gaston Mervale
Gaston Mervale
Gaston Mervale was an Australian director and actor who worked extensively on stage and in films.-Select Filmography as Director:*One Hundred Years Ago *A Ticket in Tatts *The Colleen Bawn...
starring Louise Lovely
Louise Lovely
Louise Lovely was the first Australian motion picture actress to find success in America...
. The plot concerns the shipwreck of the Dunbar
Dunbar (shipwreck)
The Dunbar was a full-rigged ship that was wrecked near the entrance to Sydney Harbour, Australia in 1857 with the loss of 121 lives.The Dunbar was launched on 30 November 1853 for London shipowner Duncan Dunbar and entered the passenger and cargo trade between London and Sydney early the following...
, one of Australia's worst maritime disasters.