The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell

The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell
Still from the film
Directed byJohn Gavin
C. Post Mason
Written byAgnes Gavin
Produced byJohn Gavin
StarringVera Pearce
CinematographyLacey Percival
Production
company
Australian Famous Feature Company
Release date
  • January 31, 1916 (1916-01-31)
Running time
4,000 feet
CountryAustralia
LanguageSilent film
Budget£450 or £1,400 or £300,
Box office£25,000 (est.)

The Martyrdom of Nurse Cavell is a 1916 Australian silent film starring John Gavin about the execution of nurse Edith Cavell during World War I.

Although one of the most popular Australian silent movies ever made, it is considered a lost film.