The Man Beneath
The renown Hindu scientist, Dr. Chindi Ashutor, who has conquered plague in India, visits Scotland and falls in love with Kate Erskine, whose sister Mary is engaged to Ashutor's college friend, James Bassett. Although Kate loves Ashutor, she says marriage would make them social outcasts.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | William Worthington |
| Runtime | 66 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its central drama by relying on the rigid social conventions of its time, pitting genuine emotion against unyielding public prejudice. It explores the tragic irony of a man who can conquer a plague but not the bigotry surrounding him.
What lingers after viewing is a poignant sense of love sacrificed at the altar of societal acceptance, a quiet tragedy of manners and missed connections. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William Worthington
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Best enjoyed with a contemplative mood, ready for a silent-era character study in societal constraints.
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