The Woman in the Case (1916 Australian film)

The Woman in the Case is a 1916 Australian silent film directed by John Gavin. It is based on the play of the same name by Owen Davis. The film stars Muriel Starr in the lead role. While considered a lost film, some details of the plot and cast have survived in contemporary reviews and advertisements. The story reportedly involved themes of betrayal and justice, and centered on the experiences of a woman caught in a web of deceit. The film was produced during a period of significant activity in Australian film production, though many films from this era are now lost or incomplete. The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia holds records related to the film's production and release, but no complete print is known to exist.