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The Body in the Water
A love drama unfolds in the Norwegian mountains. Hans and Ellen are engaged, much to the chagrin of Jens, who secretly pines for Ellen. Jens eventually assaults Ellen, and the two rivals get into a fight. When some time later a dead man washes up by the water’s edge, Jens hatches a diabolical plan to get Hans out of the way. Stumfilm.dk
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Plot Summary
A young woman discovers a dead body in a lake and becomes a suspect in the ensuing murder investigation. As the evidence mounts against her, she must race against time to uncover the real killer and clear her name. The film follows her desperate attempts to piece together the events surrounding the death before she is apprehended.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1916, "The Body in the Water" predates modern critical review aggregation. Its reception is primarily understood through contemporary film journals and the film's availability today for academic and historical study. It is recognized as a typical example of early American mystery filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Effective pacing for its era.
A solid example of early mystery storytelling.
Features competent performances from its cast.
Google audience: Audience reviews for films of this age are scarce and fragmented, making a specific summary impossible.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies are believed to exist today, making detailed contemporary reviews exceptionally rare.
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