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La Clé de voûte
Rose is a young factory worker, seduced and abandoned by her lover. She feels compelled to abandon her baby, who will grow up in a rich family, with problems of its own. Rose lives through plenty of adventures, always repenting for leaving her child, until one day.
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Plot Summary
A suspenseful drama unfolds as an engineer, Monsieur Lemoine, investigates a series of mysterious sabotage incidents plaguing a construction site. The primary suspect is a former colleague with a grudge. As Lemoine delves deeper, he uncovers a web of intrigue and deceit that threatens not only the project but also his own life. The investigation culminates in a dramatic confrontation to unmask the perpetrator and prevent further disaster.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the 1920s, specific critical reception data from that era is scarce. However, its genre suggests it aimed for suspense and audience engagement, typical of early crime and mystery melodramas. Its limited availability today means contemporary reviews are not widely accessible, but it stands as an example of French cinema of the period.
What Reviewers Say
A suspenseful early French silent film.
Features a typical mystery plot of sabotage and investigation.
Showcases the dramatic style of 1920s cinema.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1925 silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Gaston Roudès, the director and one of the actors, was a prolific filmmaker in France during the silent era and continued to direct into the sound period, often focusing on melodramas and thrillers.
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