The dissolute Count Pierre Tornai, having dissipated his fortune in Paris, embezzles embassy funds while intoxicated; and after spending his last penny on a dancer, he contemplates suicide but is persuaded to enlist in the Foreign Legion..
Should you watch The Silent Lover? Short answer: Yes, provided you can stomach the theatrical tropes of the 1920s in exchange for a powerhouse lead performance. This isn't a lighthearted romp like A Virtuous Vamp, but rather a somber exploration of a man's total moral collapse.This film is specifically for those who ap...
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"Should you watch The Silent Lover? Short answer: Yes, provided you can stomach the theatrical tropes of the 1920s in exchange for a powerhouse lead performance. This isn't a lighthearted romp like A Virtuous Vamp, but rather a somber exploration of a man's total moral collapse.This film is specifically for those who appreciate the 'tough-guy' vulnerability that Milton Sills brought to the screen. It is definitely not for viewers who demand modern pacing or a hero they can root for from the openi..."
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