Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific

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Across the Pacific

1914
Movie
45 min
English

The Escott family, on their way to Montana, is attacked by Indians. Army Lt. Joe Lanier finds little Elsie Escott, the only survivor,

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Director: Edwin S. PorterGenres: Adventure, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman travels to the Philippines to join her father, an American businessman. She falls in love with a fellow passenger on the ship, but her father disapproves and tries to prevent their union. Amidst the backdrop of colonial America's interests in the islands, the story unfolds with romantic entanglements and adventurous undertones.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1914, detailed critical reception in the modern sense is scarce. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic plots and exotic locales, appealing to a broad audience interested in adventure and romance. It was produced by the Edison Company, known for its quality productions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often appreciated for its adventurous plot and romantic storyline.

  • Viewed as a product of its time, reflecting early cinematic techniques and societal interests.

  • The exotic setting was likely a significant draw for audiences of the period.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various parts of the United States, as travel to the Philippines was prohibitively expensive and time-consuming for film production at that time; the "Philippines" were recreated using other tropical-looking locations.

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