That Something
Drifter Edwin Drake, estranged from his family, has a prophetic vision and gets his life back on track. Eventually he meets Sarah Holmes, an acolyte of the power of positive thinking, in the boardinghouse where both reside. Sarah happens to befriend Edwin’s mother and after Mrs. Drake shows her a picture of Edwin Sarah arranges for them to be reunited bringing happiness to all.
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Plot Summary
A young inventor, driven by the loss of his fiancée to a mysterious illness, dedicates himself to creating a serum to combat death. His obsessive quest leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between life and science. As he nears his breakthrough, he uncovers a sinister secret that challenges his very understanding of existence.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and sensationalism. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would likely have commented on its dramatic intensity and its exploration of then-current scientific and spiritual anxieties.
What Reviewers Say
- Explores themes of grief and scientific ambition.
- Features a melodramatic and suspenseful narrative common for the era.
- Its horror elements were likely unsettling for audiences of the time.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this silent film is unavailable due to its age.
Fun Fact
Despite its title, "That Something" is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies are believed to exist today.
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