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Cowardice Court
A feud in the Adirondack Mountains develops when Randolph Shaw will not give up a shack and its acreage adjoining the estate of Lord Cecil Bazelhurst, whose wife, the former Evelyn Banks of Jersey City, married him for his title and now wants to get rid of Randolph's ugly shack. When Randolph meets Cecil's sister Penelope, a romance begins which is furthered after one of the Bazelhurst servants shoots Randolph in the arm for trespassing and Penelope, who earlier had looked upon the feud as a joke, runs away to Randolph's house and accepts his engagement proposal. Cecil and his men pursue Penelope, but are frightened away by Randolph's men and are forced to spend a miserable stormy night in the woods. The next day everyone becomes reconciled when Lady Evelyn realizes that the desired property will now be in the family, and Randolph offers Cecil and his men dry, if ill-fitting, garments to wear.
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In the rugged American West, a young woman named Molly faces a moral dilemma when she falls for the charming but morally ambiguous outlaw, 'Kid' Carson. Her loyalties are tested as she becomes entangled in his dangerous life, ultimately forcing her to confront her own courage and the true meaning of justice in a lawless land.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Cowardice Court' is scarce due to its age and limited distribution. However, contemporary reviews, where available, generally praised its dramatic tension and the performances of its lead actors. Its status as an early Western film also contributed to its historical interest.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dramatic narrative and performances.
Noted as an early example of Western filmmaking.
Limited contemporary reviews make a full consensus difficult to ascertain.
Google audience: Due to the film's age, there are no significant Google user reviews available to summarize.
Fun Fact
Bertram Bracken, who directed and starred in 'Cowardice Court', was also a notable figure in early Hollywood, known for his work in both acting and directing, though his career was relatively brief.
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