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Summary “The 39 Steps” is a 2005 movie adaptation of the play by Patrick Barlow, which itself is based on the 1915 novel by John Buchan. The film follows the story of Richard Hannay, a man who becomes entangled in…
Summary “Pimpernel” is a 1934 movie adaptation of the novel “The Scarlet Pimpernel” written by Emma Orczy and Montague Barstow. The film follows the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a British aristocrat who leads a secret double life as the…
Summary “Gold Eagle Guy” is a 1934 movie directed by Melvin Levy and C.P. O’Rourke. The film follows the story of a daring adventurer named Jack Thompson, who embarks on a treacherous journey to find a legendary gold eagle statue…
Summary “The Green Goddess” is a 1921 silent adventure film directed by Sidney Olcott and based on the play of the same name by William Archer. The story revolves around a group of British travelers who find themselves stranded in…
Summary “Kismet” is a silent film released in 1911, based on the play of the same name by Edward Knoblock. The film tells the story of Hajj, a beggar in ancient Baghdad, who uses his wit and charm to navigate…
Summary “The Thief of Bagdad” is a silent fantasy film directed by Meagher in 1910. The movie follows the adventures of a young thief named Ahmed, who falls in love with a princess named Amira. In order to win her…
Summary “Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up” is a classic play written by J.M. Barrie in 1904. The story revolves around Peter Pan, a mischievous boy who can fly and refuses to grow up. He lives in…
Summary “The Climbers” is a 1901 movie directed by Clyde Fitch. The film follows the story of a group of mountain climbers who embark on a treacherous expedition to conquer a dangerous peak. As they face numerous challenges and dangers,…
Summary “Captain Brassbounds Conversion” is a play written by Bernard Shaw in 1900. The story revolves around Lady Cicely Waynflete, a British aristocrat who seeks revenge against Captain Brassbound, a notorious pirate. Lady Cicely hires a lawyer, Mr. Smith, to…
Summary “The Great Divide” is a 1906 movie directed by William Vaughn Moody. The film tells the story of Stephen Ghent, a wealthy businessman who becomes disillusioned with his materialistic lifestyle and decides to leave everything behind to live in…