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Movie poster: The Intrigue (1916)
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The Intrigue

1916 · 64 min Drama Science Fiction Romance War
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A sci-fi/espionage film in which world powers vie for control of a death ray during World War I as an undercover countess infiltrates enemy ranks to prevent them from getting their hands on the weapon.

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Year 1916
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Science Fiction, Romance, War
Director Frank Lloyd
Runtime 64 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs a tense plot by relying on a blend of genres, where espionage thriller meets early science fiction against the backdrop of the Great War. It explores the theme of a technological arms race, making a single weapon the object of both desire and dread.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of admiration for the narrative ambition of early cinema, where intrigue is conveyed through expressive silent acting and brisk editing. A curious relic of speculative storytelling from the war years. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Frank Lloyd

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With a sense of historical curiosity, best enjoyed in a quiet, focused setting.

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