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The Deemster
Daniel Mylrea is the son of the Bishop of Man, the baron of the Isle of Man, whose temporal power is higher even than that of the Deemster, or governor. The Bishop desires Dan to become a minister, but he prefers to be a fisherman. The Deemster of Man has a son and a daughter, Mona and Ewan. Dan and Mona are in love. She consents to marry him when he can obtain her father's consent. Ewan, her brother, decides to become a clergyman, even in the face of his father's insistence that he take up business as a vocation. The Deemster opposes Dan's suit for Mona's hand because he has fallen from his high estate as the son of the Bishop by becoming a fisherman.
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Plot Summary
A young man is ostracized by his community due to a dark secret from his past. He struggles to find love and acceptance while confronting the prejudices and superstitions of the islanders.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'The Deemster' from 1917 is scarce in modern records. As a silent film from the era, detailed contemporary reviews are not widely preserved. However, William S. Hart was a prominent star known for his Westerns and dramatic roles, suggesting the film likely appealed to his existing fanbase.
What Reviewers Say
The film likely capitalized on the star power of William S. Hart.
Early silent dramas often focused on moralistic themes and melodrama.
Lost films from this era make detailed analysis challenging.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and status as a potentially lost work, there is no accessible audience review data from Google.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1887 novel of the same name by Hall Caine, which was a highly popular work in its time.
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