Power Without Glory(1976)

A Timeless Australian Classic

Power Without Glory is an award-winning historical drama that follows John West's rise from poverty during the 1890s depression to his death as a multi-millionaire six decades later. The series traces West's transformation across a turbulent era of Australian history, examining the moral compromises and ruthless ambition that fuel his ascent. Beginning in hardship and desperation, the narrative unfolds through the economic upheaval and social change of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. West's journey reveals the darker side of wealth accumulation, exploring themes of corruption, power, and the personal cost of relentless ambition. The drama captures both the promise and peril of the period, presenting a complex portrait of a man whose success comes at considerable expense to those around him.