Pals (1925 film)

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Pals
Pals (poster, 1925).jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by John P. McCarthy
Written byPerry O'Neill (short story)
George Hively
Produced by Phil Goldstone
M.H. Hoffman
Starring Louise Lorraine
Art Acord
Leon De La Mothe
Cinematography William C. Thompson
Production
company
Phil Goldstone Productions
Distributed by Truart Film Corporation
Release date
  • December 11, 1925 (1925-12-11)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Pals is a 1925 American silent Western comedy film directed by John P. McCarthy and starring Louise Lorraine, Art Acord, and Leon De La Mothe. [1] Lorraine and Acord were married.

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [2] Bruce Taylor arrives at town with his dog Rex, horse Blackie, and a baby he found in the desert. He takes care of the infant and falls in love with Molly Markham, whose grandfather is under the financial power of Obediah Dillwater, suitor for Molly's hand. Molly helps Bruce out with the baby. Obediah has him arrested on a charge of kidnaping the infant. He escapes from jail with the aid of Rex and Blackie. Later Bruce returns with the sheriff and proof of his innocence, and finds Molly about to marry Obediah. He halts the forced marriage ceremony, whips Obediah, and is now able to wed Molly himself.

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References

  1. Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema, p. 18
  2. Pardy, George T. (March 13, 1926), "Pre-Release Review of Features: Pals", Motion Picture News, 33 (11), New York City, New York: Motion Picture News, Inc.: 1213, retrieved April 7, 2023PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

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