The Iron Strain
The story is set in Alaska, where spoiled and pampered heiress Octavia Van Ness has come for her health. Here she meets 'Chuck' Hemingway, who despite his rough exterior is likewise a child of wealth, and a Yale graduate to boot. When Van Ness violently rejects his romantic overtures, Hemingway turns to an old Indian chum for advice. The Indian suggests rather chauvinistically that the way to win a headstrong girl is to "tame" her -- that is, treat 'er rough and make 'er like it.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1915 |
| Genre | Western, Romance |
| Director | Reginald Barker |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic clash between civilization and wilderness through its central romance. It relies on the contrast between refined manners and primitive courtship tactics, exploring the social norms of its time.
What lingers after the final reel is a curious artifact of early westerns, where a love story serves as a vehicle for notions about gender relations that feel decidedly dated today. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Reginald Barker
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Watch as a vintage melodrama with an adventurous spirit.
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