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The Come-Back
Randall Ridgeway. a lumber king, learns that one of his contracting companies in northern Maine is carrying on crooked transactions. His son, Burt, overhears his father discussing the matter and asks if he might go and investigate. His father refuses, thinking his son too young and not strong enough physically to deal with the woodsmen. Mac Heberton, who controls the camp in Maine, hears of Ridgeway's suspicions. He compels his bookkeeper to arrange a double set of books, under penalty of exposing him for a murder he saw him commit. Burt Ridgeway falls in with a fast crowd and meets a professional dancer named Lotus de Valois.
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Plot Summary
A young man, after being wrongly imprisoned, escapes and seeks revenge on those who framed him. He must overcome obstacles and uncover the truth to clear his name and bring the real culprits to justice. The film follows his determined pursuit of redemption and retribution.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1916, specific critical reviews and audience reception data are scarce and not widely documented in modern databases. Films of this era were often reviewed in contemporary newspapers and trade publications, but such records are difficult to access and compile. However, the genre and cast suggest it was likely a melodrama typical of the period.
What Reviewers Say
Information not available for this early silent short.
Contemporary reviews are not readily accessible.
Audience reception data is extremely limited for films of this vintage.
Google audience: No specific audience reviews or summaries are available for 'The Come-Back (1916)' due to its age and the limited archival data.
Fun Fact
Many early silent films, especially shorts, have been lost to time due to the flammable nature of early nitrate film stock and a lack of preservation efforts.
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