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The Vice of Humanity
Tamara becomes addicted to cocaine but hides from her daughter by moving in with the dealer Mangol. The father tells his daughter that her mother has died, but years later the daughter rediscovers her mother appearing on stage. Mangol pursues the daughter, but Tamara intervenes before dying amongst family members.
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Plot Summary
In this silent crime drama, a young woman from a small town comes to the big city seeking fame and fortune, only to be drawn into a life of crime and corruption. She falls in with a notorious gangster who promises her the world, but she soon learns the harsh realities of the underworld. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the destructive nature of vice.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1927, contemporary critical reception is difficult to definitively ascertain through modern aggregated sources. However, films of this era often received mixed reviews, with praise typically directed at performances and direction, while criticism might focus on predictable plotting or moralistic undertones. It is considered a minor work in the crime genre of the silent film era.
What Reviewers Say
A notable example of early crime melodrama.
Features a compelling performance from its lead.
Reflects common societal anxieties of the Roaring Twenties.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring the iconic American suffragist and lawyer Inez Milholland in one of her few film appearances.
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