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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1915
Page
3
A review extols David W. Griffith and The Birth of a Nation, praising its poetic imagination and open air acting. It lauds historical accuracy, sensational scenes across distant lands, and calls the film a masterwork advancing motion art.
In a Pennsylvania town a coal strike erupts as Celestia a beautiful girl is guided by three millionaires to reform the world. Her partner Tommy is accused of spying and is rescued from hanging by a timely rescue. dramatic events unfold as the reform narrative begins.
Tommy leads striking miners against mine owners amid bombs and danger. Celestia asserts herself, a millionaires’ offer is sought, and a dramatic rescue by Freddy the Ferret saves Celestia from robbers. Death, pursuit, and a climactic race end with marriage and new fortunes for Celestia and Tommy.
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