Night of the Storm
Night of the Storm

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Night of the Storm

1916
Movie
60 min
English

Melodrama, about a father and son sharing the love for the same charming girl. A dramatic night storm leads to jealousy and loss of honor.

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Director: John HancockGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young detective investigates a series of mysterious disappearances linked to a notorious storm. As the tempest rages, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens not only the city but also his own life. The detective must race against time to unmask the culprit before the storm claims its final victim.

Critical Reception

Information regarding the critical reception of 'Night of the Storm (1916)' is scarce due to its age and the limited preservation of film records from that era. Surviving fragments suggest it was considered a moderately suspenseful melodrama typical of its time, appreciated for its atmospheric portrayal of the storm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric depiction of a raging storm.

  • Noted for its intriguing mystery plot, typical of early detective films.

  • Seen as a competent melodrama for its period.

Google audience: As 'Night of the Storm (1916)' is a silent film with very limited surviving material and contemporary reviews, there is no discernible audience reception data available from Google or similar platforms.

Fun Fact

As a silent film from 1916, 'Night of the Storm' would have relied entirely on intertitles and the actors' performances to convey dialogue and narrative, a common but increasingly challenging storytelling method as cinema evolved.

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