Tyler Cole's greatest treasure is the last of the thirty pieces of silver for which Judas betrayed Christ - a ducat - which Tyler has locked in a cabinet, forbidding his wife Leila to open the receptacle. Leila, her curiosity piqued, is told by fortune-teller Mignon Brunner that the cabinet harbors a portrait of her husband's old girl friend while the seer, in an attempt to capitalize upon marital discord, informs Tyler that his wife has unrequited feelings for her former suitor Captain Lake.
The Thirtieth Piece of Silver, a 1919 silent film, is a masterful exploration of the complexities of human relationships, weaving a intricate narrative that delves into the depths of love, jealousy, and deception. At the heart of the story is the enigmatic Tyler Cole, played by Forrest Stanley, whose obsession with the...
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"The Thirtieth Piece of Silver, a 1919 silent film, is a masterful exploration of the complexities of human relationships, weaving a intricate narrative that delves into the depths of love, jealousy, and deception. At the heart of the story is the enigmatic Tyler Cole, played by Forrest Stanley, whose obsession with the thirtieth piece of silver, a ducat, serves as a catalyst for the events that unfold. This treasured possession, locked away in a cabinet, becomes an object of fascination for his ..."
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