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Colorado
Private Frank Austin, imprisoned for striking Colonel Kincaid, who was abusing a lame newsboy, escapes to Colorado. Meanwhile, Latin professor Thomas Doyle, his wife Mary and sister Kitty also move to Colorado because of Mrs. Doyle's health and are persuaded by Kincaid to buy a ranch that is worthless because it has no irrigation. While Mrs. Doyle gets well and Doyle's funds run out, Austin, on land bordering Doyle's, strikes gold and is blackmailed by Kincaid to let him have a controlling interest.
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Plot Summary
In this early Western, a young woman named Colorado is raised in the wilderness by her prospector father. She encounters civilization when she meets a wealthy rancher and his son. Their interactions lead to conflicts and drama as she navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1915, specific critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, films of this era, particularly Westerns, were generally popular with audiences for their adventurous themes and dramatic narratives. The involvement of Lillian Gish suggests a production of some quality for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Silent Westerns often provided straightforward adventure and melodrama.
Early performances by stars like Lillian Gish were a draw for audiences.
The film likely capitalized on the popular Western genre of the era.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by the Balboa Amusement Producing Company, a studio known for its prolific output of Westerns and other popular genres in the early 1910s.
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