The Mills of the Gods
A silent crime film in which the wealthy landowner Lorenzo, who has been taunting poor Miguel and his family for years, eventually gets his comeuppance.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Ralph Ince |
| Runtime | 39 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its drama through stark visual contrasts between wealth and poverty, relying on the potent tools of silent cinema—expressive faces and dynamic editing. It explores a classic tale of moral reckoning where cruelty inevitably sows the seeds of its own downfall.
What lingers after viewing is the cathartic weight of justice served and the stark simplicity of its moral universe. The final images resonate with a quiet, powerful inevitability. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ralph Ince
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Watch in a quiet, dimly lit room to fully appreciate the expressive silent performances.
🎭 Cast
L. Rogers Lytton
Lorenzo
Leo Delaney
Miguel
Rosemary Theby
Giulia
Zena Keefe
Maria, Giulia's Sister
George Cooper
Tano, an Instrument of Lorenzo's
Tefft Johnson
Piche, Miguel's Brother
Adele DeGarde
Rosa, Miguel's Daughter
Harry Northrup
DeWaldis, Giulia's Lawyer
Evelyn Dumo
The She-Wolf
Mae Costello
The Nurse
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