Tess of the Storm Country
Wealthy Elias Graves builds his home on the top of a hill, where a group of squatters have taken up residence at the bottom. Many of the men in the squatters' village have their eyes on young Tess, and one of them, Ben Letts, frames Tess's father for murder. While maintaining her father's innocence, Tess must keep her love for Graves' son a secret, while caring for Elias' daughter's illegitamate child.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1922 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | John S. Robertson |
| Runtime | 118 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a social drama from the stark contrast between the hilltop mansion and the squatters' shanties, relying on this divide to frame its tale of personal sacrifice. It explores injustice and the burdens of love and duty placed upon its resilient heroine.
What lingers after the final reel is a poignant sense of melancholy for lives constrained by social barriers, yet illuminated by unwavering moral courage. The narrative's silent power resonates with a quiet, enduring strength. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John S. Robertson
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With soft lamplight, allowing the silent era's expressive visuals to command full attention.
🎭 Cast
Mary Pickford
Tessibel 'Tess' Skinner
Lloyd Hughes
Frederick Graves
Gloria Hope
Teola Graves
David Torrence
Elias Graves
Forrest Robinson
Orn 'Daddy' Skinner
Jean Hersholt
Ben Letts
Danny Hoy
Ezra Longman
Robert Russell
Mr. Daniel 'Dan' Jordan
Gus Saville
Old Man Longman
Madame De Bodamere
Mrs. Longman
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