Movie spotlight
The Messenger
A chemist who lives with his daughter has invented an explosive which he calls "IT." A masked band seeks to steal the explosive from him, and has already sent the chemist warning letters. The chemist hides the explosive in his safe, but his daughter transfers it to a lamp on the table for safer keeping. The band attack the house, and Jimmy finally gets what he believes to be the explosive from the safe.
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Plot Summary
Due to the film's obscurity and lack of readily available detailed synopses, a specific plot summary cannot be provided. It is understood to be a dramatic film from the silent era.
Critical Reception
As 'The Messenger' (1921) is a lost film with very limited historical documentation and no known surviving prints, its critical reception and audience reception are largely undocumented. Information about its original reviews or contemporary discussions is not publicly accessible.
What Reviewers Say
As a lost film, there is no critical consensus available for 'The Messenger' (1921).
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Fun Fact
The film is currently considered a 'lost film', meaning no known copies exist today. This is a common fate for many films from the silent era due to the volatile nature of early film stock and a lack of preservation efforts at the time.
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