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Movie poster: The Secret of the Night Express (1917)
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The Secret of the Night Express

1917 · 28 min Drama Crime
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A dead man is found near the railway tracks, and his watch has stopped on the exact time the night train to New York is passing the spot. Detective Tom Barker follows a trail that leads him to Samuel Braun, manager of the Pool-workshop's Europe-branch. When Braun finds out that he is a suspect, he tries to escape, but the police catch up on him. In court, he tells a story about financial fraud, murder and impossible love. (stumfilm.dk)

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Original Title Natekspressens hemmelighed
Year 1917
Country Denmark
Genre Drama, Crime
Runtime 28 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic detective intrigue, relying on the mysterious railroad discovery as its starting point. It explores the narrative through a courtroom frame, which allows for a retrospective unveiling of character motives and hidden connections.

What lingers after the viewing is the stark contrast between cold financial fraud and the heat of a tragic romance. The plot mechanics of early crime cinema are on full display, leading to a final, satisfying revelation. — MovieFinder Editorial

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With subdued lighting, allowing the silent era's visual storytelling to command full attention.

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