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The Iced Bullet
A "scientific detective" story about the attempted murder of a wealthy New Yorker in his mountain lodge is framed with a satire of Hollywood as the writer of the story comically tries to get the script read and accepted by a studio.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young woman, engaged to a scoundrel, falls for a detective investigating a diamond theft. She becomes entangled in the case, facing danger and moral dilemmas as she tries to expose the true culprit and find happiness.
Critical Reception
As a lost film, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain definitively. However, based on its cast and genre, it was likely part of the popular mystery and crime dramas of the era. Surviving stills and plot descriptions suggest a typical melodramatic narrative with elements of suspense.
What Reviewers Say
Elements of mystery and suspense were common appeals in early cinema.
Melodramatic plots were a staple of the era, often featuring moral conflicts and romantic entanglements.
Lost films like this represent a significant gap in our understanding of early cinematic output.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its lost status.
Fun Fact
The film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it a subject of interest for film historians.
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