John Rollins, an engineer in charge of a hydro-electric plant, welcomes home his son Rob, a brilliant but careless college youth, and persuades Webster, president of the company, to place Rob in charge of a dam construction project. Rob meets Olive Spencer and her brother Jerry; and though Olive is drawn to Rob, she is unhappy to learn that the lake to be created by the dam will flood her old home.
Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but it's a film that requires a certain level of engagement and an interest in moral and ethical complexity. This is not a light watch, but if you're intrigued by the blend of personal drama and corporate intrigue, 'The Silent Power' is worth your time. It works because o...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Frank O'Connor
Maurice Elvey
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"Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but it's a film that requires a certain level of engagement and an interest in moral and ethical complexity. This is not a light watch, but if you're intrigued by the blend of personal drama and corporate intrigue, 'The Silent Power' is worth your time. It works because of its intricate plot and character development, which delve deep into the complexities of human nature and the ripple effects of actions. However, it fails in its pacing and at tim..."
Vadim Uraneff
James Bell Smith, James J. Tynan
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