A Beast at Bay
A young woman is quite taken with a man she met; in fact, he is her “ideal”. However, after her new suitor refuses to get mixed up in a street brawl, the young woman views him as a coward. Nearby, a violent convict has escaped from prison. While the couple takes a ride in the woman’s automobile, the criminal ambushes a guard, taking the officer’s clothing and gun. The young woman still argues her suitor is a coward, drops him off, and drives off alone. She is then carjacked by the on-the-lam criminal. The young man witnesses the ambush and sets out to rescue his lover.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (9 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic trial-of-courage narrative, relying on the contrast between superficial perception and true bravery. With the expressive economy of silent cinema, it builds a tense chase where action speaks decisively.
What lingers after the final reel is a succinct, thrilling melodrama that questions the very nature of heroism. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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Watch in quiet focus to absorb the rhythm and tension of silent drama.
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