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The Good in the Worst of Us

1914 · 20 min

A sombre, talky silent melodrama that wrings quiet moral suspense from a desperate man's shame and the loyalty of those around him.

Genres
Western
Starring
Alec B. Francis, Belle Adair, Frederick Truesdell
Overview
Morton, encouraged by Watson, who wants to expel him from the bank, is the president who uses the bank's money for his private speculations. He gets very involved and when the matter is brought to the attention of the directors, he is asked to oblige to the default or go to prison. Morton would commit suicide except for his stenographer, Mary Lane, a beautiful and intelligent girl. She takes him in and discusses the matter with Morton's son, whom she loves.

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Genres
Western
Starring
Alec B. Francis, Belle Adair, Frederick Truesdell
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • guilt
  • redemption
  • betrayal
  • love
  • morality
Places
  • workplace
  • home
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
Action2
Horror0
Humour1
Realism6
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
western
Starring
Alec B. Francis, Belle Adair, Frederick Truesdell
Runtime
20 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
No Language

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