Gangsters John Finchley and James Kent operate a speakeasy in New York called "The Hawk's Nest", and Dan Daugherty is the owner of a rival nightclub that also caters to Chinatwon tourists. Daugherty frames Kent and the latter is sent to prison for the murder of a graft-taking politician.
Look, if you're not already deep into early gangster pictures, The Hawk's Nest isn't going to be your entry point. This one's for the hardcore silent film buffs, the kind who appreciate the clunky charm of a B-picture from the era, even its rough edges. Everyone else? You'll probably find it a bit of a slog, honestly, ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Benjamin Christensen
F. Martin Thornton
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"Look, if you're not already deep into early gangster pictures, The Hawk's Nest isn't going to be your entry point. This one's for the hardcore silent film buffs, the kind who appreciate the clunky charm of a B-picture from the era, even its rough edges. Everyone else? You'll probably find it a bit of a slog, honestly, unless you have a real soft spot for melodramatic framing devices and villains who chew scenery with gusto. The plot itself is pretty standard fare: two rival speakeasy owners, a ..."
Stuart Holmes
Wid Gunning, James T. O'Donohoe, Casey Robinson
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