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Peaceful Valley

Name: Peaceful Valley
Director: Jerome Storm
Released: 1920
Cast: Charles Ray, Lincoln Stedman, Walter Perkins, Lydia Knott, Charlotte Pierce

1920Jerome StormIMDb: /10

Synopsis

Hosiah Howe struggles to earn his living on a farm that lies in the shadow of a wealthy summer resort. Visiting the resort are Dr.

Director

Jerome Storm

Cast

Walter Perkins

Jess Herring

Melba Lawrence

Jeanne Carpenter

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Peaceful Valley Movie Review: A Cinematic Exploration of Love, Deception, and Redemption

The cinematic landscape of Peaceful Valley is a poignant tapestry of love, deception, and redemption, woven together by the masterful hands of its creators. As the story unfolds, the audience is transported to a world of stark contrasts, where the opulence of the summer resort stands in stark relief to the humble exist...

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Peaceful Valley FAQ

The movie Peaceful Valley was directed by Jerome Storm.

Peaceful Valley was released in the year 1920.

Peaceful Valley is a movie from United States.

Peaceful Valley is categorised as Comedy, Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Peaceful Valley features Walter Perkins, Jess Herring, Melba Lawrence, Jeanne Carpenter.

The screenplay for Peaceful Valley was written by Edward E. Kidder, Isabel Johnston.

If you enjoy Peaceful Valley, you might also like Crooked Straight (1919), The Vamp (1918), A Desert Wooing (1918), The Egg Crate Wallop (1919).

Yes, Peaceful Valley (1920) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy and Drama qualities.

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Summary

In the picturesque yet impoverished Peaceful Valley, Hosiah Howe toils to eke out a living on his farm, which lies in the shadow of a luxurious summer resort. The arrival of Dr. Rand, his daughter Virginia, and the unscrupulous Ward Andrews sets off a chain of events that threatens the very existence of the Howe farm. Andrews, driven by avarice, discovers the medicinal value of the water on the farm and convinces Dr. Rand to purchase an option on the land, before absconding with Hosiah's innocent sister Martha. As Hosiah navigates the complexities of love, family, and deception, he must also confront the dark forces that seek to exploit his land and his loved ones.

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Hosiah Howe struggles to earn his living on a farm that lies in the shadow of a wealthy summer resort. Visiting the resort are Dr. Rand, his daughter Virginia, and a scoundrel named Ward Andrews. One day Andrews stops at the Howe farm and discovers that the land contains water with a highly-exploitable medicinal value. Smelling money, Andrews convinces Dr. Rand to buy an option on the farm, then runs away to the city with Hosiah's innocent sister Martha. Hosiah, who has fallen in love with Virginia, pursues his sister to the city but fails to locate her. Time passes, and Martha returns, having run away from Andrews. Attempting suicide to atone for her disgrace, Martha is saved by Hosiah in the nick of time. Andrews also reappears and attempts to claim the Howes' land, but Hosiah soundly thrashes him to win back both his land and Virginia's love.

Review Excerpt

"The cinematic landscape of Peaceful Valley is a poignant tapestry of love, deception, and redemption, woven together by the masterful hands of its creators. As the story unfolds, the audience is transported to a world of stark contrasts, where the opulence of the summer resort stands in stark relief to the humble existence of the Howe farm. The character of Hosiah Howe, played by Charles Ray, is a powerful embodiment of the human spirit, driven by a fierce determination to protect his land and h..."

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