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The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang

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The Life Story of John Lee, or the Man They Could Not Hang is a 1921 Australian silent film (which is now considered lost) based on the true life story of John Babbacombe Lee. It is a remake of a 1912 film with some extra scenes of Lee's childhood.

DirectorArthur W. Sterry
WriterArthur W. Sterry

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The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang was released on December 23, 1921 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

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Cast · Directed by Arthur W. Sterry

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Rose Rooney
Kate
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David Edelsten
The Judge

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The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 10, 1922. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.