The Grand Passion
Dick Evans is the corrupt boss of a rough-and-tumble munitions town called Powderville. He hires his friend, Jack Ripley, to establish a newspaper, intending merely to further his own financial ambitions; however, Jack envisions The Trumpet as an instrument of good and soon persuades Dick to clean up Powderville.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1918 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Ida May Park |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic moral dilemma through the contrast of two friends, using the newspaper as a symbol of enlightenment and conscience in a gritty industrial town. It relies on the dynamics of their dialogue and the growing pressure of civic duty.
What lingers after viewing is a potent drama of transformation, where personal gain clashes with social responsibility, leaving room for a hopeful resolution. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ida May Park
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Watch in a quiet evening setting, immersing yourself in the era of silent drama and social conflict.
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