Short film

The Craven

1912 · 15 min

A brief, plainly told silent western that moves quickly and feels like a simple moral anecdote.

Overview: A short western about a cowardly sheriff who leaves it up to his wife to catch a murderer, and then takes the credit himself.
How it feels: Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Betrayal, justice, gender
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
justice
gender
Places: countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama, western
Directed by: Rollin S. Sturgeon
Starring: Robert Thornby, Anne Schaefer, Eagle Eye, Charles Bennett, Fred Burns
Runtime: 15 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: No Language