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The Black Envelope

1914 Drama

Hard pressed for funds in his campaign for Mayor, Jim Creelman does not know where to turn, but Olga Bateman, an actress, who has fallen deeply in love with the handsome politician, offers to loan him twenty thousand dollars to insure his election, hoping that in the end he will marry her. He makes good use of the funds and his campaign is carried to a successful termination. A short time afterwards, however, he meets Miss Syble Chatfield, the fiancée of Estaban DeBussy, the editor in chief of the leading daily paper, and falls desperately in love with her.

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Original Title La Busta nera
Year 1914
Genre Drama
Director Giuseppe Giusti

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The Black Envelope is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1914. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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