In Sunshine Valley, California, "Laughing" Larry Lawton and his pal, "Sagebrush" Hilton, are informed that unless the ranch owners place $10,000 in a designated spot on a certain day the reservoir supplying the valley with water will be drained. Just to show they aren't kidding, the extortionists have drained two feet of water already.

The Ghost City, a 1922 film, is a mesmerizing tale of extortion, conspiracy, and high-stakes adventure, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sunshine Valley, California. As the story unfolds, the audience is introduced to 'Laughing' Larry Lawton and 'Sagebrush' Hilton, two individuals who find themselves at the mer...

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

Jay Marchant

Dallas M. Fitzgerald
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"The Ghost City, a 1922 film, is a mesmerizing tale of extortion, conspiracy, and high-stakes adventure, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sunshine Valley, California. As the story unfolds, the audience is introduced to 'Laughing' Larry Lawton and 'Sagebrush' Hilton, two individuals who find themselves at the mercy of a group of ruthless extortionists, who threaten to drain the reservoir supplying the valley with water unless their demands are met. The situation is further complicated by t..."
Pete Morrison
George W. Pyper
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