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The Regeneration (1915)
Directed by Raoul Walsh
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At 10 years old, Owen becomes a ragged orphan when his mother dies. Abusive next-door neighbors the Conways take him in, and by 17, Owen has learned that might is right. At 25, he’s a career gangster: loitering, gambling and drinking in dens of iniquity. Marie Deering arrives in Owen’s area, eager to empower the impoverished, gang-affiliated youth through education. Owen slowly but surely leaves his old life behind, choosing the narrow path- all the while falling in love with Marie. Skinny, who’s taken over Owen’s role in the gang, reappears to him, spelling trouble.
Rated NR | Length 72 minutes
Actors
Rockliffe Fellowes | Anna Q. Nilsson | William Sheer | Carl Harbaugh | James A. Marcus | John McCann | Harry McCoy | Peggy Barn | Maggie Weston
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2018 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
The great Raoul Walsh’s first feature-length film as director. I didn’t realize he’d played John Wilkes Booth in THE BIRTH OF A NATION.
The use of real locations in the Bowery and Hell’s Kitchen along with non-actors from those neighborhoods as the gangsters adds a lot of realism to this social drama. Rockliffe Fellowes does an amazing job as the 25 year old Owen.
I watched the restored version from Lobster Films which has great sepia tinting, with some blue tinted scenes as well.
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