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The Invisible Hand
The conflict between the Secret Service and a powerful combination of crooks who would wreck society. Every known device is employed in the pursuit of crime and of crime detection: Underground tunnels and secret vaults under the bay, chests of jewels and disappearing walls, submarine dips and airplane fights - these are just a few of the thousand thrills that sprinkle the action of... The Invisible Hand!
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young man who is taken in by a wealthy banker after his parents are killed. He grows up to be a successful businessman, but his past comes back to haunt him when he discovers a conspiracy within the financial world. He must then fight to expose the truth and protect those he cares about.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain. However, its distribution and subsequent preservation suggest it was a moderately successful film of its era, typical of melodrama and romance genres prevalent at the time. It is noted for its plot, which touches on themes of wealth, power, and betrayal.
What Reviewers Say
Likely appreciated for its dramatic narrative and romantic elements.
Typical of the melodrama genre, focusing on moral conflicts and personal struggles.
The plot, revolving around financial intrigue, would have been relevant to audiences of the time.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age and limited digital presence.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by the Independent Pictures Corporation, a studio that produced a number of films in the early 1920s but is not as widely remembered as some of its contemporaries.
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