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Not Guilty
Young clerk Harry Martin has valuables stolen by the thief Joinville planted on him by that rogue. The cops finding the hot stuff on him arrest Harry and he is sent up the river unjustly. Desperate to prove his innocence, he seizes the chance of escape on a passing hay wagon and returns to town. Trapped at his mother’s house he engineers another daring escape, he is nearly hunted down when Joinville’s conscience finally gets the better of him and he confesses to the crime.
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Plot Summary
A young girl, falsely accused of theft, is taken to an orphanage. She escapes and finds refuge with a kind older woman who is also an outcast. The girl's innocence is eventually proven, leading to a reunion with her family and the restoration of justice.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1910, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, early melodrama films like 'Not Guilty' often focused on clear moral narratives and emotional appeals to audiences of the time, which were generally well-received for their storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Emphasizes themes of innocence and injustice.
A morally driven narrative typical of early cinema.
Relies on emotional storytelling to connect with audiences.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews from 1910 is unavailable.
Fun Fact
This film is an early example of a courtroom drama or a story involving false accusations, a theme that would continue to be popular in cinema for decades.
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