Movie spotlight
The Forgotten Law
Margaret Jarnette discovers that her husband Victor has been cheating on her and confronts him. Outraged, Victor has his lawyer rewrite his will so that in the event of his death, his brother Richard will get custody of his daughter Muriel, and his wife won't. When Victor dies shortly afterward, Richard suspects that Margaret had murdered him and takes custody of Muriel. However, he soon begins to suspect that things may not be quite as cut-and-dried as he thought they were.
Insights
Plot Summary
A young rancher, played by Hoot Gibson, is wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit. He must then go on the run to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the accusations. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and encounters characters who either help or hinder his quest for justice.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 1920s, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, films of this era starring Hoot Gibson were generally popular with audiences for their action-packed Western themes and Gibson's on-screen charisma. It would have likely been received as a standard, entertaining Western of its time.
What Reviewers Say
Hoot Gibson delivers a charismatic performance in this classic Western.
The film offers typical action and adventure expected from early Westerns.
Plot revolves around themes of justice and clearing one's name.
Google audience: Audience reception data from 1922 is not available. However, Hoot Gibson's Westerns were generally well-received by the movie-going public for their straightforward narratives and heroic protagonists.
Fun Fact
B. Reeves Eason, the director, was a prolific filmmaker in Hollywood, often specializing in Westerns and action films, and also had a notable career as a stuntman and actor himself.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources