The Man from Kangaroo (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1920, The Man from Kangaroo is a drama film directed by Wilfred Lucas, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. John Harland is a former boxer turned reverend posted to the town of Kangaroo. He falls in love with Muriel, an orphaned heiress, and discovers that her guardian Martin Giles is embezzling her inheritance. Harland earns the ire of parishioners by teaching young boys to box, and Giles manipulates local opinion to have the bishop remove him. Harland rescues a gentleman from a mugging in Sydney who suggests that he go to Kalmaroo where a criminal gang has driven the church out of the area. Harland preaches, and unexpectedly sees Muriel in the congregation; her property is near Kalmaroo. But her overseer is Red Jack Braggan who leads the gang which violently breaks up Harland's mission - much to the distress of Muriel who regards Harland as too timid - and is in cahoots with Giles.
Who’s in it. The Man from Kangaroo stars Rex 'Snowy' Baker as John Harland, Agnes Vernon as Muriel Hammond, Charles Villiers as Martin Giles and Wilfred Lucas as Red Jack Braggan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Man from Kangaroo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Kangaroo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Kangaroo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Kangaroo (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Kangaroo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Kangaroo worth watching?
- The Man from Kangaroo holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Kangaroo?
- The Man from Kangaroo stars Rex 'Snowy' Baker, Agnes Vernon, Charles Villiers, Wilfred Lucas and Walter Vincent.
- When was The Man from Kangaroo released?
- The Man from Kangaroo was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.