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Explore silent cinema and its distinctive storytelling.

Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 3,359 films · Page 115.

Ridgeway of Montana (1924)

Western film, silent film

As described in a film magazine review, Buck Ridgeway, wealthy ranchman, captures members of a rustler band, but Pelton, their leader, makes a getaway in great style by jumping from his mount just at a crucial moment and hurdling over a to…

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The Escape (1926)

silent film

As described in a film magazine review, Johnny Bowers and Howard Breen are rival suitors for Evelyn Grant, daughter of the town's bank owner. Breen is also secretly head of a bandit gang and plans a robbery of the stagecoach while it is br…

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Western Pluck (1926)

silent film

As described in a film magazine review, cowpuncher Arizona Allen witnesses a runaway stage coach when the horses flee after a shot fired by Rowdy Dyer, done as a greeting for his sister Clare who is visiting from the East, which was mistak…

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Her Story (1920)

drama film, silent film

As described in a film magazine, an elaborate fancy dress ball at the country estate of Ralph Ashelyn (Hallard) is disrupted when Mrs. Betty Ashelyn (Titheradge) is discovered hiding an escaped convict in her room. She refuses to make any …

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Private Affairs (1925)

drama film, silent film

As described in a film magazine review, Agnes Bomar, daughter of the postmaster of a small town, is admired by Fred Henley, who is bent upon a get-rich scheme. Amy Lufkin is admired by Lee Cross, who goes to work in the oil fields to incre…

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The Trouble Buster (1917)

drama film, silent film

As described in a film magazine, after the death of her father, Michelna is threatened with being sent to an orphan's asylum. She escapes and becomes the companion of "Blackie" Moyle, a newsboy. Donning his clothes she too sells newspapers.

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Sweet Adeline (1926)

silent film

As described in a film magazine review, Ben Wilson is the household drudge, bullied by his older brother Bill, with his only consolation being the owner of a fine tenor voice. He falls in love with Adeline, newly arrived to their rural vil…

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Tyrant Fear (1918)

drama film, silent film

As described in a film magazine, Allaine Grandet (Dalton) is sold to Jules Latour (Conklin) by her father Paula Grandet. As a climax to his constant brutality, Latour turns her over to James Dermot (MacDowell), who offers to pay the husban…

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A Reckless Gamble (1928)

silent film

Racehorse owner Dick Beresford is in love with Eve Charteris, but they cannot marry because he is penniless. He turns to betting to remedy the situation, and clashes with Sir Miles Wellington, his rival in business, and in love.

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All Around Frying Pan (1925)

Western film, silent film

Bart Andrews is a drifting cowboy who is arrested for vagrancy by a sheriff in need of men for the state rad gang. The sheriff stops off at a rodeo on the way to the jail. At the rodeo, Bart has an opportunity to ride a wild bronc, and he …

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