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Number 17 (1928) Review: A Silent Thriller That Still DeliversFor modern audiences, approaching a silent film from 1928 often requires a shift in expectation. However, for those willing to engage with its unique rhythm, the German thriller Number 17 offers a surprisingly robust, if occasionally creaky, experience. This...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Géza von Bolváry
Bruno Ziener
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"Number 17 (1928) Review: A Silent Thriller That Still DeliversFor modern audiences, approaching a silent film from 1928 often requires a shift in expectation. However, for those willing to engage with its unique rhythm, the German thriller Number 17 offers a surprisingly robust, if occasionally creaky, experience. This is a film squarely aimed at silent cinema enthusiasts, particularly those with an appreciation for early crime procedurals and atmospheric mysteries. If you’re a completist for th..."
Carl de Vogt
Joseph Jefferson Farjeon, Benno Vigny, Adolf Lantz
United Kingdom
