The brutal commander of the convict ship, Frere takes credit for rescuing Sylvia after Dawes has helped her and her parents survive. He later arranges to marry Sylvia, uses his authority to control prisoners, and punishes Dawes. His violence toward Sylvia drives her to leave, and convicts kill him during the shipwreck.
Dunstan Webb has 8 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Signature works include For the Term of His Natural Life, When the Kellys Were Out, The Romance of Runnibede. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
