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The Man from Glengarry
Heads of rival lumber camps meet in a fight. Louis Lenoir, a renegade French Canadian, causes the death of "Big" MacDonald, a hard-fighting Scotsman whose life is guided by his dogmatic religious beliefs. His son, Ranald, is left to settle the blood feud. In spite of the pleas of his sweetheart, the daughter of a minister, he participates in a gang fight on the logs in mid-river just as a log drive to Ottawa begins.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young man named Frank who leaves his home in the Canadian wilderness to seek his fortune. He encounters various challenges and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and loyalty. Ultimately, he must make a choice that will determine his future and the fate of those he cares about.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1922, specific critical reception is not widely documented in modern accessible formats. However, films of this era often focused on strong melodrama and adventure, appealing to audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Focuses on themes of perseverance and the challenges of frontier life.
Likely featured dramatic performances typical of early cinema.
Google audience: Information on audience reception from Google users for this specific silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today.
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