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UNITED STATES · 1912

Under Burning Skies

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood unrequited love revenge western frontier romantic rivalry rejected suitor
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Synopsis

Joe, "The Bad Man of San Fernand," is one tough customer. He sets his sights on a lovely young lady who spurns his advances and elopes with a fresh-faced young cowpoke. An angry Joe eventually gets his revenge.

Year1912
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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