The Single Track
The Single Track

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The Single Track

1921
Movie
50 min
English

A damsel-in-distress Western melodrama and a stirring picture of railroad construction and the mining country, with a Snidely Whiplash villain performing dastardly deeds, a spunky and gritty Polly Pureheart heroine and a brave Handsome Harry hero...and filled with action, romance, adventure, bravery...and perils.

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Director: William D. TaylorGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young architect named Martin "Mart" Tuttle travels to the Canadian wilderness to escape his past after a business failure. He falls in love with a young woman named Ruth, but their budding romance is threatened by the arrival of a rival and a mysterious past event involving Mart.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1921, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, its genre and cast suggest it was likely a melodramatic romance typical of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely appealed to audiences seeking romantic melodrama.

  • Features a narrative common to early 20th-century cinema.

  • Relied on the dramatic performances of its leading actors.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today.

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