The Life of a Jackeroo


The Life of a Jackeroo is a 1913 Australian silent film directed by Franklyn Barrett. It is considered a lost film.

Plot

A young Englishman leaves his actress girlfriend to seek an experience in Australia. He works as a jackeroo on a property and falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy squatter. They are happy until the actress arrives and joins forces with an evil overseer. They persuade some local aborigines to raid the squatter's home and capture the Englishman. The squatter's daughter rides to the rescue and a loyal aboriginal helps saves the day.

Cast

The film was made immediately after A [Blue Gum Romance] using the same locations, much of the same cast and some of the same incidents.
Screenings were often accompanied by a lecturer.

Reception

The film was popular at the local box office and screened in England and the USA.