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The District Attorney's Conscience
Tony Gazeco, one of the workers in the factory, is an anarchist and agitator. Being of excitable nature he is looked upon by the other men as a leader and during the lunch hour makes impassionate speeches. Will and May Mason passing in an auto are witnesses to one of the tirades and going to the office of Fred Jackson, the owner, tell him of the probable strike...
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Plot Summary
A district attorney grapples with his moral compass when confronted with a case involving a young woman whose plight stirs his conscience. He must decide whether to uphold the letter of the law or follow his sense of justice. The film explores the internal conflict of a powerful legal figure facing a deeply personal ethical dilemma.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1913, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, such films were generally judged on their narrative coherence, acting, and moral messaging, with a focus on melodrama and clear-cut ethical themes.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of justice and personal morality.
A melodramatic short with a focus on ethical conflict.
Typical of early 20th-century dramatic short films.
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Fun Fact
This short film is notable for being an early example of a narrative exploring the moral complexities faced by legal professionals in cinema.
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