The Conquest of Canaan

The Conquest of Canaan

A rousing, fighting story with a heart of love

NR 1921 · 70 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Joe Louden is an outcast in the small town of Canaan, and is especially disliked by Judge Pike. There is one inhabitant, however, who is fond of Joe -- the pretty but poor Ariel Tabor. But she inherits some money and goes to Paris with her father.

Directed by Roy William Neill · Written by Frank Tuttle

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