Fires of Rebellion
Fires of Rebellion

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Fires of Rebellion

1917
Movie
50 min
English

Madge Garvey (Dorothy Phillips) works in a shoe factory. Her father Joe (Richard de la Reno) is a drunk who beats his wife (Alice May Youss), and her sister Helen (Belle Bennett) has repeated the pattern by marrying Dan Mallory (Edward Brady). The new foreman, John Blake (William Stowell), fires Mallory. Mallory attacks him, but because of his alcohol abuse, his heart gives out and he dies. Blake asks Joe for Madge's hand, and he accepts for her. Madge longs for something better, when Cora, a former stenographer from the company (Golda Madden), writes her from the big city.

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Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War I, a young American man, influenced by his German-American father's anti-war sentiments, becomes involved in espionage and sabotage against the United States. As the conflict escalates, he is forced to confront his loyalties and the devastating consequences of his actions.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the early 20th century, 'Fires of Rebellion' received contemporary reviews that highlighted its dramatic intensity and patriotic themes. It was seen as a powerful piece of wartime propaganda, effective in stirring emotions and bolstering support for the Allied cause.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling narrative and emotional depth.

  • Considered a significant example of early American cinema's engagement with contemporary events.

  • Applauded for its patriotic undertones during wartime.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced during the height of World War I and aimed to portray the dangers of espionage and divided loyalties, aligning with the patriotic fervor of the time.

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