The Deadlier Sex
The Deadlier Sex

The Deadlier Sex

1920Movie60 minEnglish

The daughter of a railroad magnat has to take charge when her father unexpectedly dies. She uses her outdoor survival skills to kidnap a business rival to save the company from a stock market struggle.

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Director: Harry A. PollardGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

A young woman, seeking revenge for her father's death, travels to the Wild West. She encounters a hardened cowboy who becomes entangled in her dangerous quest. Their paths intertwine amidst shootouts and saloon brawls as she navigates the treacherous landscape of the frontier.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and straightforward narratives. Contemporary reviews would likely have commented on the acting and the dramatic elements of the plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film likely offered a compelling, if melodramatic, narrative typical of its time.
  • Louise Glaum's performance was probably a central focus, given her leading role.
  • The Western setting would have provided a backdrop for action and romantic undertones.

Google audience: As this is a silent film from the early 20th century, there is no available data on Google user reviews or audience reception.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for its depiction of a strong female protagonist in a male-dominated Western setting, which was less common in films of that era.

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ObscurHollywood

ObscurHollywood

Subtle, attractive leading actress Blanche Sweet, who entered films with D W Griffith at Biograph (1909), plays the owner of a railroad threatened by the sharp practices of a business rival whose takeover of her rail lines would harm the in...