Lorraine of the Timberlands

Lorraine of the Timberlands is a 1921 American silent short Western[2] melodrama[3] film produced by Cyrus J. Williams and distributed by Pathé Exchange. It was directed by Robert North Bradbury and stars Tom Santschi and Ruth Stonehouse.

Lorraine of the Timberlands
Directed byRobert North Bradbury[1]
Produced byCyrus J. Williams[1]
Starring
Distributed byPathé Exchange[1]
Release date
  • October 2, 1921 (1921-10-02) (U.S.)[1]
Running time
2 reels[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

This short film was part of the "Santschi Series", which included the other short films The Honor of Rameriz, The Spirit of the Lake, The Heart of Doreon,[2] and Mother o' Dreams,[4] all of which starred Santschi.

Plot

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A man (Santschi) has lost his faith in God and seeks revenge for the loss of his wife and child. At one point, the villain has him jailed, but he escapes when a bolt of lightning strikes the jail. He is reunited with his daughter, who has since grown up.[3][5]

Cast

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Reception

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Santschi's performance received positive reviews,[3] but the plot was deemed melodramatic.[3][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Short Length Subjects: Dramas". Motion Picture News Booking Guide. April 1922. p. 86.
  2. ^ a b "Santschi Series". Motion Picture News. October 29, 1921. p. 2313.
  3. ^ a b c d e C.S.S. (October 15, 1921). "Short Subjects of Importance". Moving Picture World. p. 806.
  4. ^ "Santschi Series". Moving Picture World. October 15, 1921. p. 779.
  5. ^ a b Reid, Laurence (October 8, 1921). "Lorraine of the Timberlands". Motion Picture News. p. 1926.
  6. ^ "Pathe Releases for Oct. 2nd". Motion Picture News. October 1, 1921. p. 1752.
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