The River's End
The River's End

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The River's End

1920
Movie
60 min
English

In the gold fields of the Canadian Northwest, a man is falsely accused of a crime and determines that a lookalike is responsible.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Frank LloydGenres: Mystery, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A Mountie goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous criminal gang operating in the Canadian wilderness. Posing as a fugitive, he must navigate the treacherous environment and the suspicious criminals to uncover their illicit activities and bring them to justice. The mission tests his resolve and ability to maintain his disguise.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1920, specific contemporary critical reviews are scarce. However, the film was a commercial success and is noted for its adventurous plot and depiction of the Canadian North, aligning with the popular adventure and mystery genres of its time. It is generally seen as a competent example of early Hollywood filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its adventurous plot set against the rugged Canadian landscape.

  • Notable for its early depiction of law enforcement in remote settings.

  • A well-paced mystery that engaged audiences of the silent film era.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the best-selling novel of the same name by American author Rex Beach, published in 1915.

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