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The Oakdale Affair
Refusing to marry her stepmother's choice, Gail Prim leaves her life of luxury, after cutting her hair, dressing in her butler's clothes and stealing money and jewels from her father's safe. Spending the night in a barn, she introduces herself to the thieves already there as the Oskaloosa Kid, a wanted criminal, and barely escapes their struggle to get her loot. Meanwhile, the real Oskaloosa Kid kills Reginald Paynter and throws Nettie Penning, whom Reginald was trying to seduce, onto the highway.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is targeted by a mysterious organization after she inherits a substantial fortune. She finds herself entangled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society that attempts to exploit her wealth. With the help of a determined detective, she must unravel the conspiracy and protect herself from falling victim to their schemes.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1919, specific critical reviews are scarce and often lost to time. However, surviving records and contemporary accounts suggest it was received as a serviceable mystery-thriller of its era, appreciated for its suspenseful plot and the performance of its lead actress, Alice Joyce.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing mystery elements and suspenseful narrative.
Alice Joyce's performance was a notable highlight for audiences.
Considered a well-crafted thriller for its time.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this silent film is unavailable.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring Edmund Lowe in an early role before he became a more prominent star in later Hollywood productions.
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