The Call of the Cumberlands
An aspiring New York painter returns home to the Kentucky mountains to settle a feud between two rival families.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Frank Lloyd |
| Runtime | 63 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic clash between civilization and ancestral tradition, relying on the stark contrast between New York's urban sprawl and the Cumberland wilderness. The landscape itself becomes a character, echoing the depth of the families' feud.
Those who tire of frantic pacing will find a deliberate, morally complex drama where ethical choices drive the narrative. What lingers after is the feeling of an epic parable about duty and one's roots. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frank Lloyd
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Watch in a quiet evening setting, allowing the slow-burn rhythm of this mountain saga to unfold.
🎭 Cast
Dustin Farnum
Samson South
Winifred Kingston
Sally Spicer
Herbert Standing
Spicer South
Page Peters
Wilfred Horton
Howard Davies
James Farbish
Richard L'Estrange
Tamarack Spicer (as Dick Le Strange)
Joe Ray
Aaron Hollis
Myrtle Stedman
Adrienne Lescott
Virginia Foltz
Mrs. Lescott
Michael Hallvard
George Lescott
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