There's dirty work afoot at the crossroads when arch-villain Howard Breen and a crooked banker are scheming to take over the Jeremiah Grant's ranch, and Breen also has his eye on Grant's daughter, Evelyn. However, cowhand Johnny Bowers, who also has any eye on Evelyn, and his horse, Lightning, put an end to the villainy.


Is The Escape (1926) worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific viewing mindset, placing it firmly in the realm of historical curiosity rather than essential cinema. This is a film for the dedicated silent film aficionado, the Western history buff, or anyone seeking a g...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is The Escape (1926) worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific viewing mindset, placing it firmly in the realm of historical curiosity rather than essential cinema. This is a film for the dedicated silent film aficionado, the Western history buff, or anyone seeking a glimpse into the foundational tropes of early Hollywood storytelling.It is not for those accustomed to modern pacing, complex character arcs, or high-definition visual spectacle; it..."
Frank S. Beresford, L.V. Jefferson
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