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A One Man Game
The efforts of crooked rancher Stephen Laban to force his local bank into an unsecured loan are foiled by Fred Hunter and Jake Robbins, and Laban vows vengeance on the pair; but he is temporarily thwarted by the arrival from the East of society girl Millicent Delacey. Knowing her weakness for social prestige, Hunter arranges to masquerade as the Duke of Black Butte, a visiting nobleman on a hunting expedition; Millicent and her social-climbing mother completely succumb to the duke's charm.
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Plot Summary
This short film appears to be a lost silent comedy with minimal available information regarding its plot. It is difficult to ascertain the specific narrative without access to the film itself or detailed contemporary reviews.
Critical Reception
As a lost film from 1927, there is no readily available critical reception or audience feedback for 'A One Man Game'. Information on silent short films from this era is often scarce, making it challenging to assess its impact or quality.
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Fun Fact
The obscurity of 'A One Man Game' highlights how many early cinematic works have been lost to time, leaving gaps in our understanding of film history.
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