Oklamaný hypnotisér Swengali

A mysterious hypnotist, known as Swengali, arrives in a small town, wielding his powers to manipulate the inhabitants. As his influence grows, strange occurrences and disappearances plague the community, hinting at a darker agenda behind his mesmerising abilities. A local doctor and his fiancée become entangled in the unfolding mystery, desperately trying to uncover Swengali's true intentions before the town is completely under his spell.

As a silent film from 1919, detailed critical reception is scarce. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its novelty and sensationalism as a horror-thriller. Its low availability and lack of widespread distribution make a comprehensive reception analysis difficult.

• Exploited early cinematic techniques to create suspense.

• Its 'hypnotism' theme was a common trope in early thrillers.

• A niche film from the silent era with limited surviving information.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and limited distribution.

The film is believed to be lost, with only fragments or stills potentially existing.