Movie spotlight
Chasing the Moon
Tom Mix, in mufti rather than his traditional western garb, plays a young man who is convinced he has taken a slow-acting poison.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, dreaming of a life beyond her small town, embarks on a journey to achieve her aspirations. She encounters various challenges and opportunities that shape her path. The film explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1922, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, silent film generally aimed to entertain and provide escapism, with films featuring popular stars like Alice Joyce often being well-received by contemporary audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Often appreciated for its brevity and the presence of its leading star.
Reflects common themes of aspiration and romance prevalent in early cinema.
Serves as a snapshot of filmmaking and storytelling from the early 1920s.
Google audience: As a silent film from 1922, there is no available data for Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
Robert Florey, who directed this short, would go on to have a significant career in Hollywood, directing films like 'Murders in the Rue Morgue' (1932) and 'The Beast with Five Fingers' (1946).
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