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One More American
George Beban plays feisty Italian immigrant Luigi Riccardo, the eternal thorn in the side of New York political boss Regan (H.B. Carpenter). Fed up with Riccardo's interference in his graft-grabbing, Regan pulls a few strings and arranges for Riccardo and his family to be shipped back to Europe. But our hero's cause is championed by muckraking newspaper reporter Bump Rundle (Raymond Hatton), who takes on and exposes the Regan political machine.
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Plot Summary
A young woman marries a wealthy but older man, only to find herself drawn to his charming son. Torn between societal expectations and her true desires, she navigates a complex emotional landscape. The film explores themes of love, duty, and the consequences of defying convention in early 20th-century society.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'One More American' is extremely limited due to its age and presumed loss. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not widely available. As a silent film from 1918, detailed audience reception data is also scarce.
What Reviewers Say
As a lost silent film, specific critical points are hard to ascertain.
Likely focused on dramatic performances and melodramatic plot typical of the era.
Themes of social convention and forbidden romance were common in films of this period.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and status as a lost film, there is no available data on Google user reviews or summaries.
Fun Fact
As 'One More American' is considered a lost film, its actual content and reception are largely unknown, making it a subject of historical film research rather than a film with readily accessible information.
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