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The Story of the Kelly Gang 1906

'Whether or not The Story of the Kelly Gang is the world's first narrative feature film is still debated, but that has no impact on its importance as Australia's first narrative feature film. The film is staged for maximum excitement, with a blithe embrace of as much screen violence as the filmmakers could pack in. Audiences had never seen anything so bold and all over the country they flocked to see this film.' National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Canberra

17 minutes | G

The Great Train Robbery 1903

Generally regarded as the first screen Western, The Great Train Robbery thrilled audiences with its daring robbery sequences and innovative storytelling techniques. The film is one of the most influential works of early cinema, with its final shot of a gun being fired at the screen remaining one of the iconic moments of cinematic history.

12 minutes | All Ages

The Invaders 1912

'The Invaders, a ground-breaking Western epic uses Native American actors to tell the story of a broken treaty conflict' National Film Preservation Foundation

41 minutes | Ages 12+