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Salome

1918 · 80 min Drama History
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Palestine, under the rule of Rome. Salome, daughter of Herodias and both niece and stepdaughter of King Herod, becomes infatuated with the prophet John the Baptist, who publicly denounces the depravity of the royal family and proclaims the arrival of a new messiah. (Film presumed lost.)

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Year 1918
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, History
Director J. Gordon Edwards
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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This silent film constructs its tragedy through the exaggerated gestures of its performers and carefully staged, painterly tableaux. It relies on potent iconography, exploring the collision between fanatical desire and unwavering faith, where every glance and movement carries the weight of dialogue.

What lingers after the final title card is the haunting power of a simple story told through a purely visual language, a testament to cinema's early ambition to tackle grand themes. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: J. Gordon Edwards

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