The Courage of Marge O'Doone

A solemn silent-era melodrama of loss and reunion, carried by stark wilderness imagery and earnest, old-fashioned emotion.

Directed by

David Smith

Genres

Drama

Starring

Pauline Starke, Niles Welch, George Stanley

Overview

Michael O'Doone, his wife Margaret and daughter Marge are settlers living in the Northwest. One winter day, while on a journey, Michael meets with an accident and fails to return home. Believing that he is dead, Margaret goes into a state of delirium which enables Buck Tavish, a long-time admirer, to carry her away to his cabin. When she finally comes to her senses she flees in search of Michael, leaving Marge behind.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, isolation, grief, survival

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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