White Gold
White Gold

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White Gold

1927
Movie
73 min
English

A sheep farmer brings his new wife to his father's ranch and the old man takes an instant dislike to her.

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Director: Christy CabanneGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a poor background dreams of a life of luxury and love. She becomes involved with a wealthy man who offers her the chance to escape her circumstances, but she soon discovers that his affections are not entirely genuine and that her pursuit of 'white gold' may lead her down a dangerous path. She must navigate the complexities of desire and deception to find true happiness.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1927, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and romance, and 'White Gold' likely followed suit, aiming to entertain audiences with themes of social mobility and romantic entanglement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely a melodramatic tale of a woman's pursuit of wealth and love.

  • Explored themes of social class and romantic deception prevalent in early cinema.

  • Features performances typical of the silent film era's dramatic style.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.

Fun Fact

Christy Cabanne, the director, was a prolific filmmaker during the silent era, known for directing a wide range of genres including westerns, dramas, and melodramas.

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