Algie's Romance

Algie's Romance is a 1918 Australian silent film. It is a comedy starring Charlie Chaplin impersonator Leonard Doogood as an Englishman who arrives in Australia and has adventures.

Plot
An Englishman, Algie, arrives in Australia and stays with friends in the country. Twin sisters both fall in love with him.Algie finds himself subjected to various practical jokes, but ultimately he demonstrates his courage and ability. Through showcasing his prowess as a crack shot, he not only overcomes the jests but also wins a wife in the process..

Cast

 * Leonard Doogood as Algie
 * Boyd Irwin
 * May Henry
 * June Henry

Production
Doogood was a Charlie Chaplin impersonator who had previously made a one-reel short film in South Australia, Charlie's Twin Brother.

The film was shot on a cattle station owned by the Downer family in South Australia, near the Mount Lofty Ranges. Technical facilities were provided by Southern Cross Feature Films.

The film was well received and Doogood made plans for a follow-up, Dinkum Oil, based on a novel by Frederick J Mills, but it was never shot.

It is considered a lost film.