Jack Straw
Jack Straw (Warwick) is an iceman who becomes a waiter to be closer to the girl (McComas) he is interested in. Later, to impress her, he impersonates an Archduke from Pomerania. A Count from Pomerania (Brower) who is the ambassador arrives and learns of the long-missing son of royalty. The girl's mother (Ashton) learns of the trick being played by Jack. Just when Jack is exposed as being a fraud, it turns out that he is the genuine article.
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Plot Summary
Information on this silent film is scarce, but it is believed to be a drama focusing on social and economic themes of the era.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception data is largely unavailable. Its historical context suggests it would have been reviewed within the cinematic standards of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Limited information prevents a consensus.
- Silent film data from this period is often incomplete.
- Likely addressed contemporary social issues.
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Fun Fact
Due to the limited surviving records and the passage of time, 'Jack Straw' (1920) is considered a lost film, making detailed analysis and information incredibly difficult to obtain.
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