The Cost of Hatred
Justus Graves (Theodore Roberts) is a mean-spirited human being, so it's no surprise that when he returns home from a business trip, he finds his wife Elsie (Kathlyn Williams) in the arms of another man (J.W. Johnston). Graves shoots and wounds the man, then hides with his little daughter in Mexico.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | George Melford |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its tragedy around a single, irreversible act of passion, exploring how hatred consumes the one who wields it. It relies on stark visual storytelling to convey the weight of exile and regret.
What lingers after the final reel is a profound sense of wasted lives and the isolating cost of vengeance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Melford
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In a quiet room, fully immersed in the silent era's power of expression.
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