Brice, a secret service agent, seeks information regarding stolen silver which disappeared from the government in 1804. Hade and Milo seek the fortune for themselves, as do the "conches" natives of Florida since the time the money was buried.

Is Sunken Silver a hidden gem worth digging up for the modern cinephile? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated archivist or a glutton for the specific, exhausting rhythms of the silent-era adventure serial.This film is for the viewer who finds beauty in the grain of 1920s celluloid and the physical bravery of st...

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"Is Sunken Silver a hidden gem worth digging up for the modern cinephile? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated archivist or a glutton for the specific, exhausting rhythms of the silent-era adventure serial.This film is for the viewer who finds beauty in the grain of 1920s celluloid and the physical bravery of stunt-work performed without a safety net. It is absolutely not for anyone who requires a coherent, fast-paced narrative or nuanced character development to stay awake.The Direct Ver..."
Frank Leon Smith, Albert Payson Terhune
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