A Mormon Maid

A surprisingly good early drama with Mae Murray and Frank Borzage. This is a purely American theme, a combination of the classic western (redskin raids against white-skinned people) with Mormons. Yet if you're familiar with the issue, there's nothing here to hinder the viewer experience. There are many opinions about the legend Mae Murray, but this first meeting was excellent. She displays a natural talent as a young girl in a difficult situation. Frank Borzage was soon to become an Oscar-winning director, and it's nice to associate that name with a particular face as well. (02.08.2020)