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Movie poster: Star of Bethlehem (1912)
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Star of Bethlehem

1912 · 40 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Following a bright wandering star, three magi from the East travel to Bethlehem of Judea to meet a very special newborn baby. Meanwhile, King Herod, driven by a hideous prophecy, orders him to be found and murdered.

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Year 1912
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Lawrence Marston
Runtime 40 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the stark contrast between the magi's devout journey and Herod's treacherous plot. It relies on potent visual symbolism—the star as both guide and portent—and sparse intertitles to convey the essence of the biblical tale.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of cinematic archeology, witnessing the foundational language of epic storytelling told through composed frames and deliberate gesture. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lawrence Marston

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Best viewed in a quiet space with a fitting score to appreciate the solemn, monumental pace of early silent drama.

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