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The Timber Queen
The Timber Queen follows Ruth Rowland as the inheritor of a wealthy timber business who tries to stay independent of a cruel man who wants to marry her and steal her wealth. The UCLA Film and Television Archive has preserved episodes one, four, eight and nine, and distributor Harpodeon has preserved episode twelve.
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Plot Summary
Ruth Ralston inherits her father's timber business and faces challenges from rivals who want to control the valuable land. She must navigate deceitful schemes and defend her inheritance, proving her strength and resourcefulness in a male-dominated industry.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1922, contemporary critical reception is not readily available through modern aggregated sources. However, Westerns of this era were generally popular entertainment, often praised for their action and moral narratives. Surviving reviews from the period, if any, would likely focus on the performances and the pacing of the adventure.
What Reviewers Say
A classic Western narrative of a strong female protagonist defending her inheritance.
Features typical early 20th-century action and melodrama common in Western films.
Highlights themes of corporate greed versus honest enterprise.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and lack of widespread digital archiving.
Fun Fact
The film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it a piece of cinematic history only known through records and stills.
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