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Just Gold
The brothers choose between love and gold. The three brothers sought the gold regions. The fourth chose to be a stay-at-home. He sought just love, and love was his reward: in the happiness of two old parents and the heart of a sweet girl. But those in the gold regions, each for himself, seeking just gold, found their ill rewards in the sordid earth of the Bad Lands.
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Plot Summary
In this silent Western short, a prospector strikes gold and faces the perils that come with sudden wealth. He must navigate greed and betrayal as he tries to protect his newfound fortune from those who would take it from him.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, 'Just Gold' is more notable for its historical context than its critical acclaim. Surviving records are scarce, but its existence points to the burgeoning Western genre in early cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its early depiction of the gold rush theme.
A basic narrative typical of short films of the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews for films of this age are not available.
Fun Fact
This film is one of the earliest examples of a Western short, predating many of the genre's more famous developments.
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