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The Thoroughbred (1916)

The Thoroughbred poster
Directed by
Charles Bartlett
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A silent drama about a man and a woman in early 20th century America. The story follows their personal struggles and relationship amidst the period setting.

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What happens

The Thoroughbred is a lost 1916 American silent drama film directed by Charles Bartlett, as his first feature length film starring Charlotte Burton and Jack Prescott. It should not be confused with the identically titled Triangle Film production The Thoroughbred of the same year. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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