The Kentucky Colonel
Young Southerners Buck Hineman and Remington Osbury both are in love with the same woman, who promises to marry the one who returns when the Civil War breaks out. On the battlefield, Remington is wounded and left for dead, and Buck returns to marry her. Shortly afterward, Remington returns and contents himself with becoming one of the Hineman family.
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Plot Summary
A young lawyer from Kentucky travels to New York City to discover that his father, who he believed to be dead, is alive and well and has become a wealthy and influential figure in the city. He then finds himself embroiled in a complex web of family secrets and societal expectations.
Critical Reception
Information regarding specific critical reception for "The Kentucky Colonel" from 1920 is scarce due to the nature of film archives from that era. However, as a silent film produced by the Independent Producers Distributing Company, it likely aimed for broad audience appeal, common for the period's dramatic and comedic offerings.
What Reviewers Say
- Silent films of this era often featured melodramatic plots and clear moral distinctions.
- The film likely relied on the charm of its lead actors to carry the narrative.
- Western elements may have been incorporated to appeal to a wider audience, though its primary setting appears to be urban.
Google audience: Audience reviews and ratings for this film are not available due to its age and the lack of widespread preservation.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a popular play of the same name by Harrison Rhodes.
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