Pride and the Devil
Self-made millionaire, Mason Van Horton embodies the sin of pride after being instilled with it by the Devil. The Devil creates two mortals, a man and a woman, and sends them into the world. The man, Van Horton, is given pride, which the Devil believes will lead to his downfall. The woman, lacking specific attributes, is sent to follow Van Horton, with the Devil anticipating her influence on his downward spiral.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Richard Ridgely |
| Runtime | 55 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic morality tale about downfall, relying on allegorical figures and the stark contrast between the divine and the devilish. It explores pride as the original sin through the fate of a self-made man whose arrogance blinds him.
What lingers after viewing is the stark, visual power of early cinematic storytelling, where expressive faces and symbolic gestures convey a timeless warning about hubris. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Richard Ridgely
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With low lights and a period-appropriate score for silent film immersion.
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