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Movie poster: The Lure (1914)
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The Lure

1914 · 55 min Drama Crime
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

Charlotte Baker is drugged and taken to a brothel by Paul, her fiance, who in reality is a pimp. To find her, Charlotte's family contacts the celebrated detective Bob Macauley.

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Year 1914
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Alice Guy-Blaché
Runtime 55 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the stark contrast between respectable society and its corrupt underbelly, relying on the expressive, concise language of silent cinema. It explores the era's moral panics, focusing on trust and betrayal within the closest bonds.

What lingers after the final reel is the unsettling feeling of a crime thriller that uses its detective plot as a framework for a potent social statement. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alice Guy-Blaché

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Best viewed in low light with period-appropriate music, embracing the full aesthetic of silent film drama.

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