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Ladies of Leisure

1926 · Tom Buckingham

The Jackeroo of Coolabong

1920 · Wilfred Lucas

1926

Year

1920

United States

Country

Australia

6.4

IMDb

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Cult Score

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Drama

Genres

Drama

Tom Buckingham

Director

Wilfred Lucas

Janet Crothers, Albert Lewin, Dudley Early

Writers

Bess Meredyth

George Marion, Elaine Hammerstein, Joseph W. Girard, Gertrude Short

Main Cast

Wilfred Lucas, Arthur Greenaway, Kathleen Key, Rex 'Snowy' Baker

Ladies of Leisure Synopsis

Rich, spoiled Marian pressures Eric to marry her.Her brother is in love with her friend Mamie, but a scheming ex husband tries to blackmail her. Mamie is saved from suicide by Eric, who's in a compromising position when he brings her home.

The Jackeroo of Coolabong Synopsis

Brian O'Farrell (Snowy Baker), is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing. The station manager, John MacDonald (Wilfred Lucas), takes O'Farrell to Sydney to meet his daughter Edith (Kathleen Key) who is working in the slums. Edith is kidnapped by criminals after witnessing a crime but O'Farrell rescues her. It is later revealed he is the owner of the station.

Verdict & Recommendation

"Ladies of Leisure" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "The Jackeroo of Coolabong" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

Ladies of Leisure

Both films share

Drama