Short film
The Americano
1915 · 20 min
A brisk silent-era adventure that plays like a simple peril-and-rescue tale, with a damsel in danger and a dashing pirate who turns protector.
- Directed by
- Travers Vale
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Alan Hale, Louise Vale, Franklin Ritchie
- Overview
- Isabella De Ortega rides over to the mission for her music lesson. While she is there, pirates attack the mission and loot its treasures. The monks hide her in the tower, but she is discovered by the ruffian crew and in grave peril until the Americano, leader of the pirate band, rescues her at his own risk.
- How it feels
- Tense, romantic and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
- About
- Survival, betrayal, loyalty, power
- Content
- Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Travers Vale
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Alan Hale, Louise Vale, Franklin Ritchie
