4 Devils

In a travelling circus, four orphan children are taken in by the kindly owner. As they grow, their lives become intertwined with the circus's fortunes and misfortunes. The three sons and one daughter, dubbed the 'Four Devils', strive to keep the circus alive and their found family together through various challenges. However, romantic entanglements and personal struggles threaten to tear them apart.

Though critically acclaimed upon its release for its artistic merit and emotional depth, '4 Devils' is now largely considered a lost film, with only fragments believed to survive. Its reputation rests on surviving reviews and its director's esteemed filmography, highlighting its visual splendor and poignant storytelling.

• Praised for its stunning cinematography and F.W. Murnau's masterful direction.

• Applauded for its moving portrayal of a found family and the struggles of circus life.

• Considered a significant, though tragically lost, work of the silent film era.

Google audience: Due to the film's status as a lost work, there is no specific Google user review data available. However, general sentiment for F.W. Murnau's silent films often praises their artistic vision and emotional resonance.

None notable (Lost film)

Despite being a lost film, '4 Devils' was F.W. Murnau's second American film for Fox, following the success of 'Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans'.