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Brennan of the Moor

1913 · 28 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

The film carries the slogan: ‘He Stole From the Rich to Give to the Poor’. It is a story of the ‘nobleman-bandit’, Brennan O'Malley, who is captured and imprisoned, but an attempt to drown him through flooding his cell fails. Recaptured after his escape from prison, he overwhelms a soldier and escapes again. He then holds up Lord Hastings and changes into his clothes. He escapes through a secret passage with Betty, Lady Lorrequer whom he had earlier rescued and with whom he had fallen in love. The couple cross a chasm with the aid of a human chain to elude Lord Hastings' troop of soldiers. In the pursuit, Hastings falls into the sea and is killed, while Brennan and Betty escape by ship.

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Year 1913
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Edward Warren
Runtime 28 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic adventure melodrama, relying on the timeless archetype of the noble outlaw. It explores themes of justice and romance through dynamic chase sequences and a straightforward, compelling narrative.

What lingers after the final reel is the charming simplicity and vigorous pace of early cinema, where virtue prevails and every gesture speaks volumes. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Edward Warren

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