There's a good deal of fresh historical interest in this picture of Kentucky at the time of the toll contentions. When the country was first being opened up, highways were constructed by private corporations which levied tolls every few miles. This was but a form of special privilege, ah old world, undemocratic practice, that soon incensed the common people who had to pay the price. The trouble was not confined to Kentucky; New York had its share with other states. The incident pictured in this offering is melodramatic. The raiders have set the toll house on fire and by chance, not only the keeper's daughter but the daughter of the road's chief owner is in danger and both are rescued from the flames by a young lawyer. Without doubt it was taken in the very place of the story and the photography is clear enough. The players are pleasing and their work fair. As an offering it is better than the average. - The Moving Picture World, December 28, 1912
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