Nursing a Viper
Watch TrailerDuring the French Revolution, a wealthy couple lives safely by professing republican beliefs. When a mob attacks a nearby chateau an aristocrat bursts into the couple's home. They save his life by disguising him as a servant, but he soon forces his attentions on the wife. Hearing their struggle, the husband intervenes and, stripping the aristocrat of his disguise, thrusts him outdoors to be killed by the mob.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs a potent moral dilemma against the backdrop of social upheaval. Griffith relies on expressive, concise imagery to contrast hypocritical safety with the peril born from an act of mercy itself.
What lingers after viewing is a stark lesson about betrayal and the futility of disguises when history's tide turns. The ending delivers a swift, ironic justice that feels both brutal and inevitable. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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Watch in a quiet setting to appreciate the silent-era visual storytelling and moral tension.
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