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Movie poster: Silas Marner (1916)
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Silas Marner

1916 · 44 min Drama Crime
4.7 / 10 · TMDB

After having been wrongly accused of murder and robbery, a heretofore kindly and gregarious weaver becomes a nasty, bitter, lonely old miser. Originally a seven-reel picture, a three-reel re-release survives.

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Year 1916
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Ernest C. Warde
Runtime 44 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.7/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the stark contrast in its protagonist's soul before and after the false accusation, relying on a potent central performance to chart this descent and potential redemption. It explores timeless themes of injustice, isolation, and the quiet power of unexpected grace through restrained, evocative imagery.

What lingers after viewing is the profound sense of a life pared down to its essentials, and the fragile light that can pierce the deepest gloom. A quiet, character-driven parable of loss and renewal. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ernest C. Warde

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A quiet evening for a thoughtful, character-focused drama from the silent era.

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