Fair Enough
Ann Dickson's newly wealthy parents become obsessed with breaking into society, but the young misfit is more interested in studying modern slang and wearing outrageous outfits. She tolerates but does not love "Freddie" Pierson, the useless young playboy her parents have selected for her. On a downtown jaunt, Ann slightly injures a newsboy in a car accident and in this way meets policeman Carey Phelan. She invites him to an outing she has organized for the boy and his pals, and the two fall in love. Ann's parents follow her to the picnic, and after a series of misunderstandings, everyone winds up in jail. Carey reveals to Ann that he is a millionaire's son who, tired of wasting his life, had joined the police force. The chief of police, an old friend of the Phelan family, holds the outraged parents in custody while Ann and Carey sneak away to get married.
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Plot Summary
In this silent Western, a young rancher is driven to confront a greedy landowner who is systematically acquiring neighboring properties through dubious means. The film follows his struggle to protect his inheritance and the land of his community from exploitation. Ultimately, he must find a way to outsmart the antagonist and restore fairness to the region.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1918, detailed contemporary critical reception is scarce. However, Westerns of this era were generally popular, often praised for their action and straightforward narratives. 'Fair Enough' likely resonated with audiences for its depiction of frontier justice and the archetypal struggle between the honorable rancher and the corrupt businessman.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely appreciated for its early Western themes and straightforward plot.
- Emphasized the classic good versus evil narrative common in the genre.
- Presented a simple, engaging story for its time.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and silent nature, specific Google user reviews are not available. However, films of this genre and era typically garnered positive audience responses for their adventure and moral clarity.
Fun Fact
B. Reeves Eason, the director of 'Fair Enough', was a prolific filmmaker known for his work on Westerns and action films, often performing stunts and directing numerous short films throughout his career.
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