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The Crucifix Of Destiny
Paul Drummond is adopted into a Franciscan Mission in California. Becoming of age, he believes he has a call to the priesthood. While at Theological Seminary, he becomes doubtful of his future and on the advice of his old Confessor he decides to become a physician. His roommate at college cherishes a little Crucifix given him by his mother. This Crucifix figures in the drama of events that finally convince Paul that the priesthood is his true calling.
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Plot Summary
In this early Western drama, a young cowboy is wrongfully accused of a crime and must clear his name while navigating a dangerous landscape. The film explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the harsh realities of frontier life.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception data is scarce and difficult to verify through modern aggregated sources. Films of this era were often reviewed in local newspapers, with the focus typically on the star's performance and the sensational aspects of the plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for Hoot Gibson's energetic performance in a typical cowboy role.
Appreciation for the Western setting and rudimentary action sequences.
Commentary on the melodramatic plot typical of early cinema.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and rarity, there is no discernible audience review data available from Google or similar platforms.
Fun Fact
B. Reeves Eason, the director, was a prolific filmmaker known for his work in Westerns and action films, often serving as a stuntman and second-unit director in later years.
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