In the Nick of Time (1911 film)
In the Nick of Time is a 1911 Australian silent film directed by Alfred Rolfe.[2] It was described as a "sensational railway drama", although now is considered a lost film.[3] It featured a fight on the footboard of a train.[4]
| In the Nick of Time | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alfred Rolfe |
Production company | |
Release date | 4 September 1911[1] |
Running time | 1,200 feet |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | Silent film English intertitles |
Plot
The film featured two main sequences:[5]
- the ride for life
- a murderous fight on the footboard of the train
Reception
One critic called it "easily the best of the A.P.P. Company's many brilliant dramatic productions."[6]
References
- "Advertising". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 4 September 1911. p. 2. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- Vagg, S., & Reynaud, D. (2016). Alfred Rolfe: Forgotten pioneer Australian film director. Studies in Australasian Cinema, 10(2),184-198. doi:10.1080/17503175.2016.1170950
- Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998, p 24
- "VICTORIA HALL". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 4 September 1911. p. 4. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- "Advertising". The Sunday Times. Sydney: National Library of Australia. 3 September 1911. p. 1. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- "LYRIC THEATRE". Daily Herald. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 23 October 1912. p. 8. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
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