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UNITED STATES · 1910

The Thread of Destiny

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood romance mistaken accusation lynching orphan protagonist rescue
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Synopsis

The orphan girl of San Gabriel meets and is attracted by a Spanish stranger. The Spaniard is accused of cheating and set to be lynched, but is saved by the girl's ruse, who later becomes his bride.

Year1910
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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