Foxfire

Foxfire

Year: 1955

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Joseph Pevney

RomanceWesternActionDrama

Jane’s got Jeff! A part-Indian mining engineer looks for gold in an Arizona ghost town with his socialite bride.

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1

Car breaks down in the Arizona desert

Amanda's car breaks down in the remote Arizona desert, leaving her stranded and vulnerable. A mining engineer named Dartland and his friend Hugh Slater pull over and offer her a ride to safety. The chance encounter sets the wheels in motion for a dramatic romance that will pull her into Lodestone.

Arizona desert
2

Dart and Amanda fall in love at the resort

They attend a resort party hosted by Amanda's mother where Dart and Amanda share a magnetic connection. Their attraction grows quickly into a clandestine romance as they move beyond their initial encounter. The spark of love hints at a future they both pursue, despite differences.

Resort
3

Amanda and Dart marry

Amanda and Dart marry soon after their romance blossoms, shocking those who doubt their match. Dart's aloofness about family and his Apache heritage adds tension, especially with Amanda's powerful mother. The wedding marks a new life and foreshadows the cultural and personal conflicts ahead.

Resort
4

Dart works in Lodestone and plans Foxfire

Dart returns to the Lodestone mining community with plans to reopen the abandoned Foxfire shaft in search of a legendary gold vein. He faces miners' superstitions and resistance to the risky project. The endeavor consumes his focus, leaving Amanda to adapt to frontier life.

Lodestone mining town
5

Amanda adapts and gossip starts

Amanda slowly adapts to the harsh conditions and social meddling in Lodestone, especially from the wife of the mine superintendent. Rumors swirl about her relationship with Hugh, sparked by Maria, threatening to undermine her marriage. The tension tests her loyalty and resolve.

Lodestone
6

Footlocker revelation

Amanda discovers Dart's locked footlocker and, driven by curiosity, opens it to learn about his background. The contents reveal his hidden past and beliefs, deepening the gulf between them. Dart resents the intrusion, interpreting it as a betrayal of trust.

Lodestone
7

Amanda meets Dart's mother and learns his beliefs

Seeking understanding, Amanda meets Dart's mother, who explains her son's cultural attitudes toward love and family. She describes a world where love is temporary and fathers acknowledge sons only when they come of age. The revelation sheds light on Dart's behavior but also widens the rift.

Dart's mother's home
8

Rumors and a drunken accusation

Misled by Maria's whispers, Dart believes Amanda is having an affair with Hugh. Drunken accusations erupt, straining their fragile bond. After Amanda explains the truth, Dart shows remorse, but the damage to trust lingers.

Lodestone
9

Amanda's miscarriage

Amanda collapses with a dizzy spell and loses the baby, a miscarriage that shocks both her and Dart. Dart, unaware that she was pregnant, reacts with confusion as he learns of the loss secondhand. The tragedy forces them to confront the gaps in their relationship.

Lodestone hospital
10

Hospital scene and conflicting advice

After the miscarriage, Dart tries to visit Amanda in the hospital but is advised by Hugh not to press the issue. The mix of old world attitudes and outside influence strains their marriage. The hospital scene becomes a turning point as they confront their differences.

Hospital
11

Amanda contemplates returning home

Feeling devalued and overwhelmed by the old ways, Amanda decides to return home with her mother. The prospect of leaving Lodestone weighs heavily as she seeks safety and familiarity. The decision underscores the emotional distance that has grown between them.

Lodestone
12

Foxfire shaft crisis and discovery

At the Foxfire shaft, miners refuse to continue after a seizure, but Dart bravely enters to confront the superstition. The shaft collapses, injuring his hands, yet he uncovers a vein of gold, proving the project could succeed. The moment cements his resolve and his bond with Amanda.

Foxfire shaft
13

Maria informs Amanda of Dart's injury

Anxious by news from Maria, Amanda learns that Dart has been hurt in the mine. She races to the airport, planning to rush back to him. The news sparks a renewed urgency to reunite.

Airport
14

Reconciliation and new purpose

Amanda returns to Lodestone and Dart admits that the mine collapse showed him he needs her and is no longer afraid of love. Their reconciliation restores hope for their future together. A new Foxfire Gold Company sign goes up at the mine, symbolizing renewed purpose.

Lodestone mine

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