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One Million Dollars
While touring India, noted English criminologist Richard Duvall saves the life of a Buddhist priest who rewards him with the presentation of a wonderful crystal globe. By gazing in it the priest demonstrates that Duvall can fall into a cataleptic state and his astral body is released and is free to roam at will. Shortly afterward he uses the orbs powers to help his lady love Grace Ellicott solve the murder of her aunt and restore her fortune.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the story of a wealthy individual who, facing financial ruin, attempts to recoup his losses through illicit means. He becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving a large sum of money, leading to suspenseful and dramatic confrontations. The narrative explores themes of desperation, greed, and the consequences of one's actions.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1915, specific critical reception data is scarce and often anecdotal. Films of this era were generally reviewed in newspapers, and detailed summaries like modern critical aggregators did not exist. However, the genre suggests it was aimed at providing entertainment and melodrama to a wide audience.
What Reviewers Say
Limited contemporary reviews make a consensus difficult to establish.
Films of this era focused on melodrama and action to engage audiences.
The plot likely revolved around a significant financial stake and its dramatic ramifications.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age and the lack of digitized records from that period.
Fun Fact
Silent films from this period often relied on intertitles to convey dialogue and narrative, making the visual storytelling crucial for audience engagement.
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