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The Squaw Man
Jim Wyngate, an English aristocrat, comes to the American West under a cloud of suspicion for embezzlement actually committed by his cousin Lord Henry. In Wyoming, Wyngate runs afoul of cattle rustler Cash Hawkins by rescuing the Indian girl Naturich from Hawkins. Wyngate marries Naturich, but then learns that his cousin Lord Henry has been killed and has cleared his name before dying. As Wyngate has long loved Lady Diana, Lord Henry's wife, he is perplexed at his situation. But fate takes a hand and resolves matters as Wyngate could not have predicted.
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Plot Summary
A young English nobleman, Lord Leicester, flees to America to escape a false accusation of theft. He falls in love with the daughter of a Ute Indian chief and adopts their customs to prove his worth. He faces challenges from a rival and learns about honor and sacrifice.
Critical Reception
Cecil B. DeMille's 1931 remake of 'The Squaw Man' was a notable early sound film that updated his 1914 silent version. While recognized for its scope and DeMille's signature direction, its narrative has been seen as dated by modern standards, though it was a commercial success for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its early sound technology and DeMille's directorial vision.
Recognized as an ambitious Western epic for its era.
The storyline, while adventurous, reflects outdated perspectives.
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Fun Fact
This 1931 version was Cecil B. DeMille's second sound remake of his own 1914 silent film, 'The Squaw Man,' making it one of the earliest examples of a director remaking their own work with synchronized sound.
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