A Tale of Two Cities
At the outbreak of the French Revolution, Charles Darnay goes to Paris to rescue an imprisoned former family servant. He is himself imprisoned and condemned by the revolutionary forces there. His wife, the former Lucie Manette, is secretly loved by a gentlemanly wastrel, Sydney Carton. Carton embarks on a daring plan to save the husband of the woman he loves.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, History, Drama |
| Director | Frank Lloyd |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its drama on the stark contrast between two cities, two fates, and two kinds of love. It relies on Dickens' monumental novel, skillfully condensing its epic scope into silent, yet powerfully expressive imagery where every glance and gesture carries weight.
What lingers after the final reel is the profound resonance of a personal sacrifice set against the chaotic backdrop of revolution, a timeless story of redemption that transcends its era. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frank Lloyd
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With dimmed lights and a fitting classical score, surrendering to the spirit of a romantic historical epic.
🎭 Cast
William Farnum
Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton
Jewel Carmen
Lucie Manette
Charles Clary
Marquis St.Evenmonde
Herschel Mayall
Jacques Defarge
Rosita Marstini
Madame Therese Defarge
Josef Swickard
Dr. Alexandre Manette
Ralph Lewis
Roger Cly
William Clifford
Gabelle
Marc Robbins
Jarvis Lorry
Olive White
Miss Pross
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