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A Scarlet Angel

1922 · 77 min Crime Romance Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

The criminal couple Louise Kent and Charles Zukor stages a coup in the luxury restaurant Oriental. In the midst of a dance number goes suddenly all the lights out. In the confusion that arises one of the elegant guests is deprived of her jewelry.

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Original Title Kärlekens ögon
Year 1922
Country Sweden
Genre Crime, Romance, Drama
Director John W. Brunius
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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The director constructs suspense through the contrast of glittering surfaces and dark intentions, using the dance and sudden blackout as a perfect metaphor for hidden passions and crimes. It relies on expressive glances and precise lighting, exploring how luxury can become the ideal stage for vice.

Those who tire of straightforward narratives will appreciate this elegant heist, where the jewels are merely a pretext for a story of risky attraction. What lingers after the lights come back on is the sensation of a dangerous dance. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John W. Brunius

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