The Serpent's Tooth
The Serpent's Tooth

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The Serpent's Tooth

1917
Movie
50 min
English

Four lifelong friends share one very special summer. They develop an enduring bond despite their distinctly different emerging personalities.

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Director: Kenean B. LanningGenres: Drama, Romance, Western

Plot Summary

A young woman, raised in rough frontier conditions, finds herself caught between the affections of two very different men. One represents the wild, untamed life she knows, while the other offers a path to civilization and refinement. Her choices will determine her future and the happiness of those around her.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1917, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and strong emotional arcs, with Western settings providing a backdrop for tales of love and hardship.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely featured melodramatic storytelling common to the era.

  • Explored themes of love and societal choices within a Western context.

  • Character-driven narrative focusing on the protagonist's romantic dilemma.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by H.L. Brady Pictures, a studio that was active in the early days of filmmaking, contributing to the burgeoning American film industry.

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