The Danger Line
The Danger Line

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The Danger Line

1924
Movie
60 min
English

While her husband is away on a secret mission, the Marquise Yorisaka is Americanized by Mrs. Hockey and becomes the object of Captain Fergan's affections. Warned of the captain's activities, the marquis obtains a post for him on his battleship and forces him to take command when he himself is wounded. The death of the captain brings about a reconciliation of the couple and resumption of a life in keeping with their tradition.

Insights

Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

In this Western drama, a young cowboy named Jack finds himself caught in a dangerous situation involving a stolen herd and a sinister antagonist. He must navigate betrayal and conflict to clear his name and protect those he cares about. The film explores themes of loyalty, greed, and the harsh realities of the frontier.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1924, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, films of this era often served as straightforward entertainment, with Westerns being a popular genre. Its reception would likely have been in line with other B-movie Westerns of the time, focusing on action and simple narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked complex character development typical of the genre.

  • Presents standard Western tropes with predictable plot points.

  • Action sequences likely provided moderate entertainment for the period.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and obscurity, there is no specific audience feedback available from Google users. General audience reactions to similar films of the era would have focused on the straightforward storytelling and action sequences.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by B. Reeves Eason, who was a prolific director and stuntman in early Hollywood, known for his work on Westerns and action films.

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