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The Great Alone
Monroe Salisbury plays a man of the Northwoods. This time he's Silent Duval, of mixed-blood origin, who distinguishes himself as a football player at Stanford University. But his Indian blood makes him an outcast and when he is injured, only one white girl is there to comfort him. So he decides to return home where he'll get some respect.
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Plot Summary
A drama about a family's struggle for survival in the Alaskan wilderness. The film explores themes of resilience, nature's unforgiving power, and the human spirit's ability to endure hardship.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'The Great Alone (1922)' is extremely limited due to its age and the scarcity of archival records for films from this era. It is presumed to have been a melodrama typical of its time, likely appealing to audiences interested in frontier stories and survival narratives.
What Reviewers Say
Details about contemporary reviews are unavailable.
Likely offered escapism and a sense of adventure to its audience.
Explored common themes of human perseverance against nature.
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Fun Fact
As a silent film from 1922, 'The Great Alone' would have relied on intertitles and expressive acting to convey its narrative, a common practice before the advent of synchronized sound in motion pictures.
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