Not a Drum Was Heard

A young man, wrongly accused of murder, escapes from prison and races against time to prove his innocence before his scheduled execution. He must confront the true culprit and navigate a treacherous landscape to clear his name.

This early silent Western drama received moderate attention upon its release, praised for its dramatic tension and star performance. While not a major critical landmark, it offered a compelling narrative for its time.

• Praised for its suspenseful plot.

• Thomas Meighan's performance as the wrongly accused man was a highlight.

• A standard but effective Western drama of the era.

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The film was based on the novel of the same name by the acclaimed American author Thomas Dixon Jr., who also wrote 'The Clansman,' the source material for 'The Birth of a Nation'.