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Movie poster: The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926)
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The Winning of Barbara Worth

1926 · 89 min Drama Romance Western
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

While building an irrigation system for a Southwestern desert community, an engineer vies with a local cowboy for the affections of a rancher's daughter.

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Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance, Western
Director Henry King
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (22 votes)

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The film constructs a classic romantic rivalry against the backdrop of a monumental engineering feat. Director Henry King relies on the vast, unforgiving desert landscape to frame a conflict between modern ambition and traditional values, exploring themes of progress and the human cost of development.

What lingers after the final reel is the stark beauty of the frontier and a timeless story of rivalry and resilience. A silent-era epic that grounds its romance in the dust and sweat of real labor. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Henry King

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Best enjoyed with patience, allowing its silent-era grandeur and scenic scale to fully immerse you.

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