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Stepping into the world of Queen of the Turf is akin to unearthing a forgotten gem from the nascent years of Australian cinema. This 1921 silent film, a collaborative effort from writers John Cosgrove and John Wells, and directed by Cosgrove himself, presents a fascinating glimpse into a burgeoning national film i...

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" Stepping into the world of Queen of the Turf is akin to unearthing a forgotten gem from the nascent years of Australian cinema. This 1921 silent film, a collaborative effort from writers John Cosgrove and John Wells, and directed by Cosgrove himself, presents a fascinating glimpse into a burgeoning national film industry grappling with its identity, yet already keen to champion uniquely Australian narratives and characters. What immediately strikes the modern viewer, beyond the technical li..."
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John Cosgrove, John Wells
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