Ernest, a young drifter, joins a troupe of mystics led by a Professor Xeno in a carnival. Ernest learns that his colleagues are burgling homes in districts they pass through.
Okay, Thief in the Dark from way back in 1928? It's a real specific kind of watch. If you're someone who actively seeks out old silent films, especially those quirky crime ones, you might actually find something to like here. But if you’re hoping for a polished modern thriller or even just a film with dialogue, you'll ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Albert Ray
Thomas R. Mills
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"Okay, Thief in the Dark from way back in 1928? It's a real specific kind of watch. If you're someone who actively seeks out old silent films, especially those quirky crime ones, you might actually find something to like here. But if you’re hoping for a polished modern thriller or even just a film with dialogue, you'll probably be bored stiff. It’s a curiosity, a bit clunky, but it absolutely has its moments. Ernest, played by George Meeker, is our young drifter hero. He’s got that wide-eyed inno..."
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