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Western

Forlorn River

Year
1926
Director
John Waters
Length
Not established

A fugitive called Nevada is rescued by rancher Ben Ide, then caught between loyalty to his rescuer and Ina Blaine’s love.

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Historical context and source evidence.

Language
English
Tense Western

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Two people stand on opposite riverbanks at dusk, with Forlorn River printed on the lower dark bank.

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What survives

AFI records Jack Holt as Nevada in this John Waters adaptation, released in 1926; its bibliography identifies Grey’s novel as a 1927 publication. The Library of Congress’s August 2020 inventory lists the film as lost.

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Begin with AFI’s story account and credits. Keep this Jack Holt production separate from the 1937 Buster Crabbe adaptation. No viewable print was identified in this review, so these records cannot settle questions of performance or visual rhythm.

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A quick, non-exhaustive note AFI’s synopsis includes abandonment, captivity, shootings and killing. It cannot provide a complete screen-content advisory.
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