The Incorrigible Dukane
The Incorrigible Dukane

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The Incorrigible Dukane

1915
Movie
44 min
English

A rich contractor sends his son to supervise the building of a new dam. His clothes are stolen by a tramp and dressed in the tramp's clothes he's mistaken for a laborer.

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Director: Ben F. WilsonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows the misadventures of Dukane, a charming but roguish individual prone to getting into trouble. Despite his incorrigible nature, Dukane often finds himself in situations that test his character and lead to unexpected comedic or dramatic outcomes. The story likely explores themes of redemption and the consequences of one's actions within a turn-of-the-century setting.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1915, specific critical reception data is scarce and often not preserved in the same way as modern films. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would have been found in newspapers or early film trade publications, and are not readily available for this title. Audience reception would have been gauged by box office performance and word-of-mouth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Contemporary reviews are not widely available.

  • Audience reception information is largely lost to time.

  • Its status as a silent film limits accessible historical commentary.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and the limited digital footprint of early 20th-century cinema.

Fun Fact

Ben F. Wilson, the director and an actor in the film, was a prolific figure in early American cinema, known for directing and acting in numerous Westerns and adventure films throughout the silent era.

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