The Trap
A miner's happiness is destroyed when a rival steals his mine. He becomes obsessed with revenge, and plans a trap for the man who took his mine.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1922 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Robert Thornby |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a stark drama of obsession, relying on expressive visuals and shadow play to chart the miner's descent. It explores how vengeance consumes identity, using the confined spaces of the mine and the mind to amplify tension.
What lingers after the final frame is the chilling efficiency of the trap and the bleak cost of its springing—a silent testament to ruin. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert Thornby
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Watch in a dark room, allowing the silent imagery and visual metaphors to fully command your attention.
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Lon Chaney Jr.
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Dick Sutherland
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