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The Primal Law

1921 · 60 min

A straightforward silent western with rugged landscapes, clear-cut villains, and a touch of heart.

Directed by
Bernard J. Durning
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Starring
Dustin Farnum, Mary Thurman, Harry Dunkinson
Tagline
BIG WESTERN SPECIAL -ADVENTURE - ROMANCE -DARING - THRILLS GALORE
Overview
silent cowboy western starring Dustin Farnum as a rancher whose partner is killed by rustlers. He takes in his partner's young son, and begins to sell his ranch, but the boy finds oil on the land.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Bernard J. Durning
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Starring
Dustin Farnum, Mary Thurman, Harry Dunkinson
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 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
  • betrayal
  • family
  • survival
  • justice
  • greed
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour2
Realism6
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Genres
action, drama, romance
Directed by
Bernard J. Durning
Starring
Dustin Farnum, Mary Thurman, Harry Dunkinson, Philo McCullough, William Lowery, Charles Gorman, Glen Cavender, Frankie Lee
Runtime
60 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
No Language

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