In order to catch a pair of international swindlers called Lord and Lady Rathburne, government agent Bill Swift disguises himself as a cowhand and gets a job on a ranch. The couple is planning to steal an expensive black pearl from Bill's boss, a retired sea captain named Randall.
Flashing Steeds, a 1923 silent film, serves as a masterful blend of suspense, romance, and early Hollywood style. The narrative, with its intricate plot and charming characters, is a testament to the artistry of silent cinema. Directed by Horace B. Carpenter, this film tells the story of government agent Bill Swift, w...
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" Flashing Steeds, a 1923 silent film, serves as a masterful blend of suspense, romance, and early Hollywood style. The narrative, with its intricate plot and charming characters, is a testament to the artistry of silent cinema. Directed by Horace B. Carpenter, this film tells the story of government agent Bill Swift, who is tasked with catching the Rathburne swindlers, a pair of international con artists, while simultaneously navigating the complex web of emotions that develop with his boss's da..."
Horace B. Carpenter
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1931 · IMDb 5.5
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