Wildfire
John Keefe, a gambler, shoots and kills Robert Barrington in an argument over a card game. Keefe steals Barrington's papers and forges a bill of sale to himself for Barrington's stable of race horses back east. The stable includes the prize filly, Wildfire. Meanwhile, Barrington's daughters, Henrietta and Myrtle, are becoming worried about their father's long absence in the West. John Garrison, the sheriff of the town in which Barrington was killed, goes East to investigate. He suspects Keefe (now called John Duffy) and begins to build a case, causing Henrietta to become suspicious. Keefe, realizing that the game is almost up, tries to get Wildfire's jockey to throw the big race, but Henrietta saves the day and Wildfire wins.
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Plot Summary
In this early silent film, a young woman named Wildfire lives a secluded life on a ranch, tending to her father's horses. Her peaceful existence is disrupted by the arrival of outsiders who threaten her way of life. She must then find the strength to protect what she holds dear.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1915, specific critical reception data is scarce and often lost to time. However, Allan Dwan was a prolific director, and films of this era often served as simple entertainment, showcasing emerging star power and narrative techniques.
What Reviewers Say
- A showcase for early dramatic performances.
- Represents a typical narrative structure of the silent Western genre.
- Historical artifact of early filmmaking techniques.
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Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies are known to exist today, making it historically significant as an example of what has been lost from early cinema.
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