Brass Commandments
Brass Commandments

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Brass Commandments

1923
Movie
50 min
English

"Flash" Lanning returns to Bozzam City from the East to put an end to cattle rustling. Gloria Hallowell, who has known him by reputation, falls in love with Lanning but believes that he loves Ellen Bosworth, an eastern "lady." Campan, the leader of the rustlers, hoping to lure Lanning into a trap, kidnaps both girls. Lanning rescues the girls, punishes Campan, and indicates to Gloria that she is the girl for him.

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Director: Robert Z. LeonardGenres: Drama, Romance, Western

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of a young man, played by George O'Hara, who is sent to a remote frontier town. He finds himself entangled in the harsh realities of life and the moral complexities of the Wild West. As he navigates through personal struggles and encounters various characters, he learns harsh lessons about survival and the nature of humanity. The narrative explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of a rugged landscape.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1923, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, its classification as a melodrama suggests it aimed for emotional resonance with audiences of the era. Surviving information indicates it was a standard Hollywood production of its time, likely appreciated for its dramatic elements and narrative structure.

What Reviewers Say

  • A melodramatic tale set in the Old West.

  • Features typical dramatic conventions of early cinema.

  • Likely engaged audiences with its emotional storylines.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and obscurity, there are no specific Google user reviews available for Brass Commandments.

Fun Fact

Robert Z. Leonard, the director of 'Brass Commandments,' went on to have a significant career in Hollywood, directing numerous successful films throughout the silent era and into the sound period, including 'The Big City' (1928) and 'Dancing Lady' (1933).

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