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Big Timber
Stella Benton, a young society girl who has lost her beautiful voice through the death of her father, goes to live with her brother Charles, in the lumber camp. Charles Benton is having a struggle to make both ends meet, and when his cook quits, he makes his sister do the work for the hundred men in the lumber camp. Jack Fyfe, a neighboring lumber man, meets Stella and gradually falls in love with her, but love is not reciprocated. Seeing that she is being overworked, Fyfe offers to marry her, in spite of the fact that she does not love him. A child is born of this loveless marriage, and the couple are reasonably happy, until Walter Monahan, a wealthy lumberman, begins to make love to Stella.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young woman who is sent to manage her father's lumber operations after his death. She faces challenges from a greedy foreman and the harsh realities of the industry, but finds love and strength amidst the struggle. The narrative explores themes of resilience, corporate greed, and finding oneself in a demanding environment.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1917, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, surviving information suggests it was a well-received melodrama typical of its era, likely praised for its romantic elements and dramatic storyline. Its status as a lost film makes a comprehensive assessment of its reception impossible.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its melodramatic plot and romantic entanglements.
Likely seen as a standard, engaging drama of its time.
Performances were probably considered adequate for the era's filmmaking standards.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this silent film is unavailable due to its age and lost status. Therefore, no specific summary of audience likes or dislikes can be provided.
Fun Fact
Big Timber is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it impossible to view.
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