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The Green Flame
Country bumpkin Frank Marham comes to New York City to work in a world-famous jewelry store. At the hotel where he lives, Frank meets Ruth Gardner, a newspaper reporter who is investigating the operations of a gang of jewel thieves, as is also her admirer, detective Dan Lantry. The store's manager, Roger Imlay, is a member of the gang
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Plot Summary
This silent Western film follows a cowboy who must confront his past when a mysterious woman arrives in town, bringing with her a trail of trouble and a connection to a past injustice. The hero finds himself caught between his desire for a peaceful life and the need to protect the innocent from a vengeful force. His journey involves facing down outlaws and uncovering hidden secrets that threaten to tear the community apart.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films of this era starring Hoot Gibson were generally popular with audiences for their action and straightforward storytelling. Critical reviews from the time would likely have focused on the performance, the pacing, and the adherence to Western genre conventions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its action sequences and the star power of Hoot Gibson.
Typical of early Westerns, it offers a clear narrative of good versus evil.
Audiences likely appreciated the straightforward heroism and dramatic tension.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Hoot Gibson was a prolific silent film cowboy star, known for his athleticism and often performing his own stunts, which added to the authenticity of films like 'The Green Flame'.
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