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Three Miles Out
Molly Townsend is on the eve of her marriage to Luis Riccardi, a steamship man who secretly is a bootlegger. She follows John Locke, the man she really loves, on a steamship bound for Rio. He is thrown overboard, leaving her at the mercy of a crew full of bad men. She is nearly their victim when she is rescued by John and her mother. When the police come aboard, the leader of the band reveals the true character of Riccardi, leaving Molly and John happy together.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends embark on a journey by car, leading to a series of misadventures and humorous situations. The film explores themes of friendship and the unexpected challenges that arise during travel.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Three Miles Out' from 1924 is scarce. As a silent comedy-drama from that era, its contemporary reviews were often published in ephemeral formats and have not been widely preserved or digitized.
What Reviewers Say
Contemporary reviews are difficult to find, making a consensus impossible to determine.
Silent comedies of this era often relied on physical humor and simple narratives.
The film likely appealed to audiences seeking lighthearted entertainment during the 1920s.
Google audience: Due to the age and obscurity of the film, there is no readily available information on Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
As a silent film, 'Three Miles Out' would have relied on intertitles to convey dialogue and narrative, with accompanying live music to enhance the viewing experience.
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