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The Half Breed
Delmar Spavinaw, an educated "half-breed," loves Evelyn Huntington, daughter of a racist judge. Evelyn's other suitor is Ross Kennion, a widower with one child, and owner of a vast tract of land which Spavinaw insists belongs to his Indian mother. Spavinaw seeks revenge when Judge Huntington decides to evict the squaw. Assisted by Juan Del Rey, a cattle rustler, Spavinaw steals the title to the land, wounds Kennion, stages a raid on the judge's cattle, and attempts to kidnap Kennion's son and Evelyn. The arrival of the sheriff forces him into flight across the border without his hostages. En route he meets Doll Pardeau, a school friend of Evelyn's, and together they ride for the Mexican border. Caught between a cattle stampede and a sheriff's posse, the couple catch a passing freight train, leaving calamity behind as the train slowly passes.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a ranch and faces discrimination and prejudice due to her mixed heritage. She must fight to protect her land and her rights against those who wish to exploit her. Along the way, she finds unexpected allies and discovers her own strength.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1922, specific modern critical reception is scarce. However, its themes of prejudice and resilience were notable for the era. Audience reception would have likely been tied to the popularity of Westerns and stories of social injustice.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of racial prejudice and the struggle for identity.
Features a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of the American West.
Notable for its portrayal of a strong female protagonist facing adversity.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.
Awards & Accolades
None notable for this silent film era.
Fun Fact
Much of the film's cast and crew information, including the director, is sparsely documented due to the limitations of historical records for early silent films.
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