The Freeze-Out facts for kids

The Freeze-Out was a silent western movie made in 1921. It was directed by a famous filmmaker named John Ford and starred actors like Harry Carey and Helen Ferguson. The movie was released by Universal Pictures. Sadly, this movie is now considered "lost," which means no copies of it are known to exist today.

About The Freeze-Out

The Freeze-Out was a type of movie called a western. Westerns are usually set in the American Old West. They often feature cowboys, horses, and adventures. This film was made during the silent movie era. This means it had no spoken dialogue. Instead, actors used their expressions and actions to tell the story. Music and written text on screen helped explain what was happening.

What is a 'Lost Movie'?

When a movie is "lost," it means that all known copies of it have disappeared. They might have been destroyed, damaged, or simply misplaced over time. This often happened with early films. Old movie reels were made of materials that could easily catch fire or break down. Because of this, many movies from the early 1900s are no longer around for people to watch. The Freeze-Out is one of these lost films.

Who Was John Ford?

John Ford was a very important movie director. He directed The Freeze-Out when he was just starting his career. Ford went on to direct many famous movies. He is especially known for his western films. He won several Academy Awards for his work. Even though The Freeze-Out is lost, it was part of his early journey in filmmaking.

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  This picture shows a poster for the movie that was displayed in a theater lobby in Cleveland, Ohio.