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The Target
Colorado lawyer Bill Brent, falsely accused and imprisoned for a murder committed by his partner, escapes to Canada with his cellmate where they become wealthy in the trapping business. When out of a trapping expedition the pair rescue Nita, the only survivor of a boating accident. In time Bill and she fall in love and marry then Bill makes the unwise decision to try to return to see his elderly mother.
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Plot Summary
A rancher, deeply in love with his wife, is framed for a crime he did not commit by a former lover of his wife. He is forced to flee, becoming an outlaw. His wife, determined to prove his innocence, embarks on a perilous journey to find the true culprit.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic plots and clear moral distinctions, which 'The Target' appears to embody. Audience reception would have been based on the melodrama and the performances, typical of early cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Early silent dramas often relied on strong moralistic themes.
Melodramatic plots with clear heroes and villains were common.
Performances were crucial for conveying emotion in the absence of dialogue.
Google audience: Due to the film's age, specific Google user reviews are not available. However, early 20th-century audiences generally appreciated straightforward narratives, exciting action sequences within the Western genre, and emotional performances that resonated with the dramatic plots.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it a significant piece of cinematic history that is largely inaccessible.
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