
A story in which the hero, after serving sentence for another's crime, seeks to go away with heroine. He must first obtain papers which gang leader holds concerning her father, and in getting them again falls in leader's power.


Is this film worth watching?Short answer: Yes, but only if you possess a genuine curiosity for the structural roots of the American crime thriller. If you are looking for modern pacing or complex psychological shades, you will likely find this experience frustrating.This film is for the dedicated cinephile who wants to...


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"Is this film worth watching?Short answer: Yes, but only if you possess a genuine curiosity for the structural roots of the American crime thriller. If you are looking for modern pacing or complex psychological shades, you will likely find this experience frustrating.This film is for the dedicated cinephile who wants to see how the 'wronged man' trope was codified in the early 20th century. It is absolutely not for casual viewers who find silent-era melodrama to be overly theatrical or repetitive..."
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1925 · IMDb —

