
A down on her luck actress teams up with a photographer who has spiritualist aspirations to fleece a wealthy heiress out of her money..


If you have about an hour and want to see some 1920s people being absolute scoundrels, you should probably watch this. It’s perfect for people who like those old "grifter" movies where everyone has a hidden motive. If you can't stand old movies where the acting is a bit... dramatic, then you’ll probably hate it. I was...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Louis J. Gasnier

Tom Collins
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"If you have about an hour and want to see some 1920s people being absolute scoundrels, you should probably watch this. It’s perfect for people who like those old "grifter" movies where everyone has a hidden motive. If you can't stand old movies where the acting is a bit... dramatic, then you’ll probably hate it. I wasn't expecting much, but Evelyn Brent really carries the whole thing. She plays Ellen, this actress who is basically one step away from being totally broke. You can tell she's tired..."

E.H. Calvert
Richard H. Digges Jr., Philip Gibbs, Patrick Kearney, Melville Baker
United States

