
Rumrunner Babe Callahan uses his married brother George's home as a front for his operations. George's wife Carrie, unaware of the arrangement, runs a restaurant in part of the large house owned by her father, captain of the local ferry for while George collects the fares.

If you are looking for a silent film that feels a bit more dangerous than the usual stagey melodramas, this is definitely worth your time. It is a great pick for fans of early Carole Lombard or anyone who likes a crime story where the hero is actually a bootlegger. People who want a fast-paced modern thriller might fin...

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"If you are looking for a silent film that feels a bit more dangerous than the usual stagey melodramas, this is definitely worth your time. It is a great pick for fans of early Carole Lombard or anyone who likes a crime story where the hero is actually a bootlegger. People who want a fast-paced modern thriller might find the first half a bit slow, though. 🍎 The movie spends a lot of time in this big, drafty house in Maine. You can almost feel the chill coming off the water through the screen. ..."
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