The Virginian
Molly Wood arrives in a small western town to be the new schoolmarm. The Virginian, foreman on a local ranch, takes a shine to her, and vows that he will make her love him. The Virginian's best friend, Steve, falls in with bad guys led by Trampas. The Virginian catches them cattle rustling. As foreman, he must give the order to hang his friend. Trampas gets away and shoots the Virginian in the back. Molly nurses him to health, and falls in love with him. They plan to marry, but on their wedding day Trampas returns, looking for trouble.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Western |
| Director | Tom Forman |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a foundational western myth around the conflict between friendship and frontier justice. It explores the Virginian's moral burden through stark visual contrasts, where romantic idealism collides with the grim duty of the hanging tree.
What lingers after the final showdown is not just the archetypal heroism, but the quiet cost of building civilization in the wilderness, paid in personal loyalty. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tom Forman
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With the lights low, immersed in the dramatic title cards and sweeping canyon cinematography.
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