Rogues and Romance
Rogues and Romance

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Rogues and Romance

1920
Movie
64 min
English

Sylvia Lee, a young American in Spain, is torn between her attraction to dashing revolutionary Pedro Pezet and her American boyfriend, Reginald.

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Director: Herbert BrenonGenres: Adventure, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

In this silent film, a nobleman seeks revenge on a bandit who has wronged him. The nobleman disguises himself and infiltrates the bandit's gang, planning to bring them down from within. Along the way, he finds himself falling for the bandit's sister, creating a conflict between his mission and his heart. The story unfolds with daring escapes, mistaken identities, and a climactic confrontation.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1920, contemporary critical reception is largely undocumented. However, it is considered a typical adventure-romance of its era, likely appreciated for its dramatic plot and exotic settings by audiences at the time. Modern analysis focuses on its place within early Hollywood filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a classic tale of adventure and forbidden love.

  • Showcases the dramatic style prevalent in early silent cinema.

  • Likely appealed to audiences seeking escapist entertainment.

Google audience: As this film is from 1920, there is no available data on specific Google user reviews or audience sentiment.

Fun Fact

While "Rogues and Romance" is now considered a lost film, its director Herbert Brenon would go on to direct early classics like "The Sheik" (1921) and "Peter Pan" (1924).

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