Synopsis
Silent film version of Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, directed and produced (and starring) M.A. Wetherell. In three parts.
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- Running time
- 11 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
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★★★ · Before Mel Gibson.. · Bill T. · 2004-06-11
Before Kevin Costner and Mel Gibson did it so handily, there was M.A. Wetherell writing, directing AND starring in his vanity production of Robinson Crusoe. I actually thought it was going to be more hammy, but actually, thankfully, Wetherell puts some humanity into his portrayal of Crusoe, and moves the story along nicely (wonders, since he's the only person in the movie for 3/4 of the movie). However when Friday comes along, it sorta turns into this weird homoerotic fantasy (what IS crusoe wearing?) and the character of Friday is not quite Stepin Fetchit territory, but veers close. The…
★★ · silent movie of the classic novel · cashel · 2004-03-06
Made in 1927, this is a good telling of the story...Rendered to SEPIA and with an added music sound track ,it would be better .Later, when I have more time, I will do this with win xp movie maker---easy ,just takes tme REVISION..I do not think it is worth the effort?
