Set in Ireland, a poor knight's rival frames him for murder..
Is this worth the watch? If you're into dusty, old-fashioned Irish storytelling that leans heavy on the melodrama, you'll probably find something to enjoy here. It isn't exactly a high-octane thriller. If you need pacing that feels modern or a plot that doesn't rely on people standing around looking suspiciously at eac...
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Maurice Elvey
Alexander Butler
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"Is this worth the watch? If you're into dusty, old-fashioned Irish storytelling that leans heavy on the melodrama, you'll probably find something to enjoy here. It isn't exactly a high-octane thriller. If you need pacing that feels modern or a plot that doesn't rely on people standing around looking suspiciously at each other for ten minutes, you should definitely skip it. There's this moment in the middle where the framing plot really kicks in. It’s supposed to be high-stakes, but the way the ..."
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H. Fowler Mear, Dion Boucicault
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