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The Prisoner
While traveling in Europe Philip Quentin encounters his former sweetheart, Dorothy Garrison, and finds that she is now engaged to Prince Ugo Ravorelli, whom Philip recognizes as the man wanted for a murder in Brazil.
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Plot Summary
A young man from the city travels to a remote ranch seeking revenge for his father's murder. He falls for the daughter of the man he suspects, complicating his mission for vengeance. The story unfolds with dramatic encounters and moral dilemmas.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 1920s, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its melodramatic elements and performances typical of the era. Its status as a Western likely appealed to a broad audience of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its dramatic plot and Western setting.
Performances were considered typical of the era's melodramas.
The revenge theme was a common element in early cinema.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this 1923 silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
The film's star, Antonio Moreno, was a prominent actor in silent films and later gained recognition for his role in the iconic horror film 'Dracula' (1931).
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