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Under Cover
A woman returning from a trip to Paris must help U.S. customs inspectors find a valuable necklace suspected to be in the possession of a fellow traveler. The film is presumed lost.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is framed for a crime and sent to prison. While incarcerated, she becomes involved in a dangerous conspiracy with other inmates. Upon her release, she is determined to expose the corruption and clear her name, facing powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era that dealt with crime and social issues often aimed to evoke strong emotional responses and portray moral dilemmas, which 'Under Cover' likely achieved for its contemporary audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of injustice and the struggles of women within the penal system.
Features a dramatic narrative typical of early crime melodramas.
Showcases the acting prowess of its silent film stars.
Google audience: As 'Under Cover' is a silent film from 1916, there is no available data for Google user reviews or summaries.
Fun Fact
Cleo Madison, who starred as the wrongly accused protagonist, was a significant actress in early Hollywood and was known for her dramatic roles.
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