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The Diamond Makers
Bhadon, an aged chemist, actuated by the decree of Buddha that in America the secret of making artificial diamonds would be discovered, gives his life to the cause and succeeds. Elated at his titanic success. Bhadon sends his trusted Hindoo servant to the high priest in India, pleading that Shedah might be spared to assist in disposing of the product. Shedah, the powerful emissary for the cause, is dispatched with her two bodyguards to American soil, where, through her wiles and marvelous beauty, she is enabled to effect sale after sale to the wealthy. This monstrous flooding of the American market with gems of astonishing brilliancy and value alarms, to a marked degree, the Kimberly interests, who controlled this outlet.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film tells the story of a young man who struggles with gambling debts and the temptations that arise from them. He becomes entangled with unscrupulous individuals who promise him a quick way out of his financial woes. The narrative explores the consequences of his choices and the potential for redemption.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from 1913, specific critical reviews are scarce and not widely archived. However, films of this era often focused on moralistic tales and melodramatic storytelling. Audience reception would have been based on theatrical screenings in nickelodeons and early movie houses.
What Reviewers Say
Films from this period typically focused on straightforward narratives.
Moral lessons were a common theme in early cinema.
Silent film acting relied heavily on expressive gestures and intertitles.
Google audience: Due to the age and format of this film, there are no specific audience reviews available on platforms like Google. Its historical context as an early silent film means its audience reception was through live screenings rather than digital reviews.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies currently exist, making its detailed analysis and viewing impossible for modern audiences.
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