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The Call of the City

1915 · 11 min
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A naive young lady comes to the big city but is unfortunately befriended by a couple who probably are up to no good. However, she is unaware of this and accepts their offer to help. Soon, and completely out of the blue, another crook accosts them--and the two men struggle until one of them is killed.

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Year 1915
Country United States of America
Director Harry Beaumont
Runtime 11 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The silent picture constructs its tension through the stark contrast between the heroine's innocence and the cynicism of the urban underworld, relying on expressive gestures and succinct title cards. It explores the classic tale of corrupted virtue where every glance carries weight.

What lingers after the final reel is a stark, shadowy portrait of a city that consumes the naive. The moral struggle unfolds without a word, yet speaks volumes. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Harry Beaumont

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Best viewed in low light, accompanied by sparse, period-appropriate piano music.

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