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Snatched from a Burning Death
LeGrande, an old trapper, refuses to vacate his favorite hunting grounds when ordered to do so by Sampson and other settlers, and his life is only saved through the intervention of his daughter, Joan. The rascals soon learn to fear the girl's keen wit and daring, and Sampson, already pledged to marry Sanchezza, a Mexican girl, falls in love with Joan.
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Plot Summary
A mother and her child are trapped in a burning building. A brave rescuer battles the flames and smoke to save them from certain death. The film showcases the perils of fire and the heroism of those who risk their lives to save others.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1915, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, early cinema of this era often focused on melodramatic storytelling and thrilling rescues, which this film appears to deliver, appealing to audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
A thrilling melodrama common in early cinema.
Features a dramatic rescue sequence.
Showcases the visual storytelling of the silent film era.
Google audience: Audience reception data from 1915 is unavailable. Early short films like this were generally appreciated for their entertainment value and moralistic themes.
Fun Fact
Alice Guy-Blaché was a pioneer in filmmaking and directed over a thousand films during her career, making her one of the earliest and most prolific filmmakers in history.
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