The Fugitive
The Fugitive

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The Fugitive

1910
Movie
16 min
English

Two Johns, a Confederate and an Union soldier, leave their families to go to the front. After a skirmish they end up separated from their respective sides, the Union soldier shoots the Confederate, but he has to escape and look for refuge in the house of his enemy.

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Drama, Short

Plot Summary

The original plot details for this silent short film are largely lost to time. However, silent films of this era often depicted dramatic tales of struggle, pursuit, or moral quandaries. Given the title, it likely involved a protagonist on the run from some form of authority or personal crisis.

Critical Reception

As a film from 1910, contemporary critical reception is not well-documented or preserved in a format comparable to modern reviews. Its significance would have been in its contribution to the nascent film industry and its storytelling capabilities at the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lost to history; difficult to ascertain specific critical points.

  • Likely appreciated for its dramatic narrative within the limitations of early cinema.

  • Its existence marks an early step in narrative filmmaking.

Google audience: Information on audience reception from 1910 is not available.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for this early silent short.

Fun Fact

Many short films from the early 20th century, like 'The Fugitive (1910)', are considered lost media, making any surviving examples historically significant for understanding the evolution of cinema.

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