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The Sorrows of Satan

1926 · 89 min Drama Romance
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

A destitute and failed writer suddenly inherits a vast fortune from a mysterious benefactor. His life becomes a whirlwind of lavish parties and social triumphs, yet each pleasure is shadowed by the presence of his patron—the elegant, enigmatic Prince Lamodour. As he descends into the world of opulence, the writer grows suspicious of his savior's true, supernatural nature. Luxury reveals itself as temptation, every gift a snare for his soul, in a silent-era drama that probes the cost of human desire and the ultimate battle for redemption.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance
Director D.W. Griffith
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (12 votes)

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This 1926 silent classic from D.W. Griffith is a visually sumptuous spectacle, portraying demonic temptation through the lens of decadent wealth. The film walks a fine line between melodrama and philosophical parable, employing the era's special effects to conjure a sense of magical decay.

What lingers after the final reel is the powerful, wordless performance and the haunting question of what price one would pay for earthly delights, framed within astonishingly grandiose sets. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: D.W. Griffith

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