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A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers

1911 · 15 min Drama Romance History
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

The story itself deals with the primitive instinct of mankind; to desire was to take at strength of arms, and thus one of the chiefs chose for his own a maiden fair who was loved in turn by a young brave, and whose admiration she returned. But like unto the dark ages, whenever a man desired a maid he took her with or without her leave. Thus far did the chief go, but her lover decides to match his strength of arms for so fair a bride, and they fight upon the cliff's edge. But here the maid takes up the bow of fate and sends an arrow into the heart of her captor. Thus the two forest lovers are united, but a life for a life is the law of their race and the lover is brought to the council chamber and tried before his kinsmen. To shield the woman he loves he remains silent.

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Year 1911
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance, History
Director J. Searle Dawley
Runtime 15 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the clash between brute force and personal agency, exploring primitive tribal law through a romantic struggle. It relies on the visual power of its cliffside setting and the expressive silent performances to convey the conflict's intensity.

What lingers after viewing is the stark, timeless power of sacrifice, where the hero's final silence resonates more deeply than any speech. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: J. Searle Dawley

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Best viewed in dim light with a sparse, atmospheric score to accentuate the mythic tone.

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