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The Passion Films
(1899) Australia
B&W : Short film
Directed by Joseph H. Perry

Cast: (unknown)

Salvation Army Limelight Department, Melbourne, production. / [?] Cinematography by Joseph H. Perry? / [?] 35mm spherical format? / Series of 13 films; approximately 75 feet each: [1] “The Saviour’s Birth,” [2] “The Flight into Egypt,” [3] “The Raising of the Widow’s Son,” [4] “The Entry into Jerusalem,” [5] “The Last Supper,” [6] “The Garden of Gethsemane,” [7] “The Betrayal,” [8] “The Trial Before Herod,” [9] “The Scourging,” [10] “The Ascent into Calvary,” [11-13] “The Crucifixion.”

Drama: Historical: Biblical.

Synopsis: The life of Jesus Christ.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Jesus Christ

Listing updated: 28 October 2018.

References: Shirley-Australian pp. 12, 281.