Bound for Africa the next day, Captain Ferréol visits Gilberte Boismartel, his former sweetheart who is now married to Rochemore, a French magistrate, to return her love letters. Leaving he witness the murder of Rochemore.
Is it worth watching? Honestly, only if you're already into silent films or you have a weird thing for Adolphe Menjou. It’s a short watch, which helps because the plot is basically one giant misunderstanding that could be solved if everyone just stopped being so polite. 🕵️♂️ If you hate movies where the main characte...
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"Is it worth watching? Honestly, only if you're already into silent films or you have a weird thing for Adolphe Menjou. It’s a short watch, which helps because the plot is basically one giant misunderstanding that could be solved if everyone just stopped being so polite. 🕵️♂️ If you hate movies where the main character makes their own life harder for no reason, you’re going to want to throw something at the screen. But for fans of moody, shadowy 1920s sets, it has a certain vibe. The whole thin..."
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