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Little Red Decides
Upon learning that the parents of "Little Red" have died, the cowboys of Colonel Ferdinand Aliso's ranch adopt the boy. Parson Jones and his church committee protest that the child should be brought up in more refined surroundings, but the cowboys, particularly Duck Sing, Aliso's Chinese cook, are so enamored of Little Red that they donate their poker money to the church to placate the congregation. After Little Red catches pneumonia and nearly dies, however, Dr. Kirk insists that the boy either live with the minister or acquire a mother through the marriage of one of the cowboys. While Little Red is recuperating at the parson's home, ranch hand Tom Gilroy courts the only marriageable women in town -- a widow and two spinsters -- but much to his relief, they all turn him down. In the end, Duck Sing and the colonel join forces and legally adopt him.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, enchanted by a mysterious forest sprite, finds herself torn between her human life and the allure of the magical world. She must make a difficult choice that will determine her fate, as the lines between reality and fantasy blur.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, surviving records and film historians suggest it was likely viewed as a charming and visually imaginative short, typical of the era's interest in fairy tales and fantasy.
What Reviewers Say
Visually enchanting for its time.
A simple yet effective fairy tale narrative.
Showcases early cinematic fantasy elements.
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Fun Fact
Maurice Tourneur was a prominent French director in Hollywood during the silent film era, known for his atmospheric and visually rich films, including his adaptations of classic stories.
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