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romance film, silent film
In the wild Carpathian Mountains, fiery gypsy girl Rascha lives untamed alongside her father Costa, the most renowned bear tamer in all Europe. Proud and headstrong, Rascha enjoys bending men to her will only to scorn them once they've sur…
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adventure film, silent film
As described in a film magazine, Alexis Caesar Napoleon Brown learns that his mother was a great princess from the European province of Vulgaria but became an outcast because she did not marry royal blood. Alexis believes that if one conce…
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Documentation, documentary film, silent film
drama film, silent film
silent film
Annie, a spunky salesgirl at the local five-and-dime store, dreams of excitement beyond the counter. She shares a sweet affection with Elmer Peck, a shy but earnest street cleaner who secretly adores her. Elmer's mundane life takes a drama…
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drama film, silent film
Young Danny O’Shea dreams of a better life beyond the hardships at home. With nothing but hope in his heart and his beloved dog Rinty at his side, he sets off to make his way in the world. The boy and his faithful companion stow away on a …
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adventure film, silent film
thumb|right|upright=1.35|alt=Silent film The Sea Lion (1921) starring Hobart Bosworth|The Sea Lion (1921) in full Captain John Nelson and his crew hunt whales on the high seas. The captain is an angry man, having never recovered from his w…
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melodrama, silent film
Bob Morley and his son Johnnie are an exciting tale of bravery, justice, and the power of a father's love. The film's opening scene starts with a ceremony. A celebration acknowledges Bob and Johnnie's years of devoted service as mail carri…
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comedy film, silent film
As described in a film magazine review, a young idealistic jazz composer is on the verge of a nervous breakdown, and feels that he cannot continue a relationship with a sympathetic young woman because of a lack of funds. He is considering …
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silent film
silent film
In the frozen reaches of the far North—a land where might often makes right and the law is easily outlawed—Carroll Blackton purchases the courageous Rinty from a cruel bully. The transaction empties his savings and delays his long-anticipa…
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drama film, silent film
Lt. Brill, a U.S. Army officer assigned to stop a narcotics ring on the Mexico–United States border, breaks up with his girlfriend after discovering her working as a dancer the drug kingpin 'Silent' Krupz's cantina.
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drama film
In the 1770s, France Doctor Manette is witness to the rape of a young woman (Jeanne Defarge) and the murder of her and brother (Jacques) by the powerful Marquis d'Evremonde. In order to silence Manette, d'Evremonde arranges to have him loc…
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comedy film, silent film
silent film
The heir to £500,000 must live for one month without assistance.
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drama film, silent film
Bowery musician (Ricardo Cortez) becomes engaged to society heiress (Lois Wilson) and is visited by old sweetheart (Estelle Taylor) whose jealous husband (William Powell) kills her. Musician is tried and found guilty of murder but eventual…
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drama film, mystery film, silent film
As summarized in a film publication, Laurie Devon (Mayo) is a New York playwright who, having had one success, refuses to work on another play. One night he sees a woman (Anderson) in an apartment across the street take out a gun and place…
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drama film, silent film
Maria Morton is a bright, carefree young woman attending a private boarding school for girls. Despite her cheerful demeanor, a shadow hangs over her life—her mysterious mother, Georgia Morton, who visits occasionally but never allows Maria…
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drama film, silent film
As described in a review in a film magazine, Luigi, a strong man, head of a small show, saves the life of a young woman, Carmelita, and persuades her to join his company. His assistant, Giuseppe, arouses his jealousy and he kills him. To e…
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biographical film, silent film
drama film, silent film
Forest ranger Bob Mason kills a man in self-defense. Kelcey Dale, to whom Bob is attracted, commits perjury and causes him to be convicted for murder. Bob escapes and is sheltered by Kelcey's sister, Monica Dale.
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Western film, silent film
The film dramatized the Battle of San Pasqual, of December 6–7, 1846, a battle of the Mexican–American War 1846-1848, in which General Stephen W. Kearny's U.S. Dragoons fought Californio lancers in the San Pasqual Valley, just east of Esco…
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silent film
As described in a film magazine, ironworker Chuck McCarthy loves Molly O'Connors, a stenographer for the Filmcraft Studio. While working near an open stage of the studio, Chuck decides to become a motion picture star. He rescues a pet monk…
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comedy film, silent film
As described in a film magazine, Octavia Lowden (La Plante) is the mainstay of a family consisting of Aunt Minnie (Titus), firmly convinced that she is "not long for this world," Eloise (Ricksen), a younger sister with a twisted dispositio…
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