Hunted Down
Hunted Down

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Hunted Down

1912
Movie
20 min
English

John Dayton is shot by George Willis in a saloon quarrel. The deed is seen by Arline Marsdon, who gives Willis money and a marked timetable, whereby he escapes and goes further west. Mrs. Dayton is determined to bring the murderer to justice and engages the services of Craig Burton, a detective.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Crime, Drama, Short

Plot Summary

A notorious criminal, known for his daring robberies, evades capture through a series of clever disguises and escapes. The police are relentless in their pursuit, setting up an elaborate trap to finally apprehend the elusive outlaw. The film culminates in a tense chase and confrontation, highlighting the cat-and-mouse game between the criminal and law enforcement.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1912, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, films of this era were generally reviewed based on their entertainment value, dramatic impact, and technical execution for the time. 'Hunted Down' likely provided a thrilling and suspenseful experience for its audience, typical of early crime dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Early cinematic exploration of crime and pursuit.

  • Provided suspenseful entertainment for its time.

  • Demonstrated typical narrative conventions of early silent films.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not documented in a way that allows for a summary of specific likes or dislikes. As a very early silent film, its original audience would have experienced it in a very different context than modern viewers.

Fun Fact

The film's director is unknown, which was not uncommon for short films produced by smaller studios in the early days of cinema. Information about many early silent films is often incomplete due to the fragility of the prints and limited archival efforts at the time.

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