A vaudeville performer is murdered backstage and another performer is tried for the crime..
“Painted Faces,” a silent film from way back in the day, it's kinda hard to recommend broadly these days. If you're really into old silent mysteries, especially ones with a backstage vibe, then maybe, maybe you'll find something here. But for most folks just looking for a good movie night? Probably give this one a miss...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Albert S. Rogell
Colin Campbell
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"“Painted Faces,” a silent film from way back in the day, it's kinda hard to recommend broadly these days. If you're really into old silent mysteries, especially ones with a backstage vibe, then maybe, maybe you'll find something here. But for most folks just looking for a good movie night? Probably give this one a miss. It’s got some curious bits, but it doesn't really grab you. The whole setup, a vaudeville murder backstage, feels like it should be juicy. And it starts with a certain kind of p..."
Billy Wise
Fanny Hatton, Frances Hyland, Frederic Hatton
United States
