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The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
An orphan boy from the Kentucky hills joins the Union Army and rescues his adopted family from Morgan's raiders. He learns his real identity when he returns after the war.
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Plot Summary
Set in Kentucky during the Civil War, this film tells the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming a lawyer but is caught between his love for his family and the call to arms. He navigates the complexities of loyalty, honor, and survival amidst the conflict.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern accessible formats. However, films of this era often aimed for melodramatic storytelling and broad emotional appeal, which this adaptation of a popular novel likely provided.
What Reviewers Say
Likely appreciated for its dramatic portrayal of wartime struggles.
The adaptation of a popular novel suggests an appeal to its existing readership.
Silent film era melodrama was a common and often successful genre.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the 1899 novel of the same name by John Fox Jr., a prolific author known for his romanticized depictions of the Appalachian region and its people.
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