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The Redemption of Red Rube

1912 · 14 min

A brisk, simple silent-era Western that plays out its rescue and change of heart with earnest, uncomplicated momentum.

Directed by
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Starring
Robert Thornby, George Stanley, Anne Schaefer
Overview
A short Western about a bandit who saves the daughter of the sheriff.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Starring
Robert Thornby, George Stanley, Anne Schaefer
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • survival
  • family
  • justice
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror1
Humour1
Realism6
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

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Directed by
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Starring
Robert Thornby, George Stanley, Anne Schaefer, Eagle Eye
Runtime
14 min

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