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The Tiger's Coat
The film begins in the southern California home of Alexander MacAllister (Lawson Butt) where he is confronting Andrew Hyde (Miles McCarthy) who is accused of crooked dealings. Alexander threatens to expose Hyde, and Hyde defies him to do his worst. A banker friend tells MacAllister, "Why don't you get married?" They are interrupted by an unexpected caller on that rainy evening, a young lady, Jean Ogilvie, the daughter of a Scotsman family friend from Mexico. He puts her up and later remarks that she has dark skin for a Scottish lass. "Mexican sun," she explains. "I expected to find an old man," Jean remarks to herself.
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Plot Summary
A young woman with a strong will is forced into a marriage with a man she despises to save her family from financial ruin. However, she finds unexpected solace and strength in her own resilience and determination to overcome her circumstances.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern standards. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic themes and star power, which this film likely delivered to its audience.
What Reviewers Say
Often praised for its dramatic storytelling typical of the silent film era.
Likely featured strong performances from its lead actors, a common highlight for films of this period.
The narrative probably resonated with audiences interested in tales of personal struggle and eventual triumph.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and the nature of film archiving.
Fun Fact
The Tiger's Coat is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today.
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