In June 1927, the film version of Marcus Clarke’s novel ‘For the Term of His Natural Life’ premiered in Australia.

Made by American Director, Norman Dawn it it is one of Australia’s most famous silent films and it was hugely popular in national cinemas.

With the aim of an American release the major characters were played by Americans Eva Novak, George Fisher, Steve Murphy and Katherine Dawn.

Unfortunately however, the film was not released in the US until 1929, by which time talking films had emerged and were gaining popularity.