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Lost John Ford Film 'The Scarlet Drop' Found in Warehouse

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Long-lost silent Western classic 'The Scarlet Drop' discovered, shining spotlight on John Ford and Harry Carey's pioneering partnership.
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  • The 1918 film was one of Ford and Carey's earliest collaborations, foreshadowing their legendary work together on iconic Westerns like 'Stagecoach'.
  • The rediscovery of 'The Scarlet Drop' is a major cinematic event, offering a rare glimpse into the formative years of two Hollywood titans and the evolution of the Western genre.
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John Ford, Harry Carey, The Scarlet Drop, Stagecoach
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