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The Thirteen
The film tells about a band of demobilized Red Army men and two civilians who cross a Middle Asian desert. They are forced to do battle with superior forces of Basmachi rebels for the dry draw-well.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy woman hosts a séance in her mansion, inviting her friends and a mysterious spiritualist to uncover who among them is responsible for a recent theft. As the séance progresses, tensions rise and dark secrets begin to surface. The spiritualist guides the group through a dramatic unmasking, leading to a surprising revelation about the thief.
Critical Reception
This film was met with mixed reviews, largely seen as a standard, if somewhat predictable, mystery thriller of its era. While praised for its atmospheric suspense by some critics, others found the plot to be convoluted and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful séance scenes.
Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot twist.
Noted for its efficient use of runtime to build tension.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this older film is not readily available on Google.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of a 1929 film of the same name, which itself was based on a successful Broadway play by Bayard Veiller.
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