For decades,The Scarlet Dropwas thought to be completely lost to time.
Unfortunately, the reasonThe Scarlet Dropwas forgotten for over a century is not unique to Ford’s film.
There’s a litany of reasons so many silent films have been lost to time.
Silent cinema features some of the most creative and important movies ever.
It is a travesty that audiences have forgotten so many essential examples.
Cordova then digitized the footage and screened it at the Valparaiso Recovered Film Festival (viaThe National).
Custom image by Yeider Chacon
“Ford also had an extensive collaboration with Carey’s son, Harry Carey Jr.
The recovery of The Scarlet Drop is a wonderful moment for cinephiles the world over.
The recovery ofThe Scarlet Dropis a wonderful moment for cinephiles the world over.
The Scarlet Drop is a silent film set during the American Civil War, featuring Kaintuck Ridge, portrayed by Harry Carey. After being denied entry into the Union militia, Ridge joins a group of marauders, ultimately becoming a fugitive with a bounty on his head.
The Scarlet Drop is a silent film set during the American Civil War, featuring Kaintuck Ridge, portrayed by Harry Carey. After being denied entry into the Union militia, Ridge joins a group of marauders, ultimately becoming a fugitive with a bounty on his head.
