The Shock
A gang of blackmailers sends a cripple to San Francisco to expose a banker they have been blackmailing. However, the cripple meets and falls in love with the banker's daughter.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Lambert Hillyer |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its drama on the clash between a cynical criminal plot and an unexpected, redemptive love. It relies on the potent visual language of silent cinema, where emotion is conveyed through gesture and composition.
What lingers after viewing is a poignant reflection on the capacity for change, even in the most compromised circumstances. A timeless tale of conscience versus corruption. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lambert Hillyer
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With dimmed lights and a period-appropriate score, for a classic dramatic immersion.
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