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His Own Home Town

1918·Movie
50min
80
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Jimmy Duncan, the son of the well-respected Reverend Duncan, takes over his local newspaper as manager. He takes on the criminal element in town with great vigor, until he realizes that his own father is in league with those devils.
Silent Era DramaMoral ConflictFamily BetrayalSmall-Town CorruptionHistorical PieceHypocrisy ExposedCharacter-DrivenTragic DiscoveryClassic Cinema

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Is His Own Home Town worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is His Own Home Town?

0 h 50 min

His Own Home Town runs 0 h 50 min.

What language is His Own Home Town in?

English

It was made in English.