While the Billy Boils
AdventureDramaHistoryWestern
A cinematic adaptation of some of the stories of celebrated Australian author and bush poet Henry Lawson.
Director
Beaumont Smith
Writers
Henry Lawson, Beaumont Smith
Stars
Tal Ordell, John Cosgrove, Robert MacKinnon
Release Date
September 17, 1921
Language
None
Country
Australia
🎭 Top Cast
👤
Tal Ordell
as Bob Brothers
👤
John Cosgrove
as One-Eyed Bogan
👤
Robert MacKinnon
as Dick Webb
👤
Ernest T. Hearne
as Steelman
👤
Gilbert Emery
as Smithy
👤
J.P. O'Neill
as Tom Mitchell
👤
Charles Beetham
as Tom Wall
👤
Alf Scarlett
as Bank Manager
👤
Elsie McCormick
as Ruth
👤
Loma Lantaur
as Tessie Brand
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
🏷️ Keywords
based on short storiesbased on poemaustralianaustralian historyaustralian culture
🎯 Categories
AdventureDramaHistoryWestern
💡 Did You Know?
The first screen adaptation of the works of Henry Lawson. Sadly, the film is now considered lost.
📖 Synopsis
A cinematic adaptation of some of the stories of celebrated Australian author and bush poet Henry Lawson.