This is one of my favorite silents I've seen, and while the other describes it pretty well, the ending is typically "Happy ever after". Going home the hero, with the new bride and all is happy and light.
That said, the acting is indeed wonderful and not full of fluff of the 20's one would expect. Usually I don't sit on the edge of my seat, but this one did a wonderful job of pulling you in with the characterization.
The imagery is some of the finest I've seen in a silent, and they use it to full advantage here, using light and shadows to create the atmosphere and they use it well, instead of showing the police with guns, you get the shadow coming out, and you do get the idea that fate is looming over the hero.
TCM has given back what has been a lost gem of the silent era. If you get a chance to watch it, it's one not to miss.
That said, the acting is indeed wonderful and not full of fluff of the 20's one would expect. Usually I don't sit on the edge of my seat, but this one did a wonderful job of pulling you in with the characterization.
The imagery is some of the finest I've seen in a silent, and they use it to full advantage here, using light and shadows to create the atmosphere and they use it well, instead of showing the police with guns, you get the shadow coming out, and you do get the idea that fate is looming over the hero.
TCM has given back what has been a lost gem of the silent era. If you get a chance to watch it, it's one not to miss.