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Day of Judgement
Michael von Straeten is an unscrupulous financier whose harshness and cynicism have earned him the nickname ‘The Tiger’. He destroys his enemies with no mercy and no regrets, watching calmly when his victims come close to starving to death. Will von Straeten see the error of his ways when he is brought face to face with all the evil deeds of his life? Or is it too late for von Straeten to make amends for the lives he has ruined, escaping the ultimate punishment on Judgement Day? (stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
A young woman is accused of murdering her wealthy aunt, who was found dead in her locked study. The evidence against her is largely circumstantial, but a determined detective believes she is guilty. As the investigation progresses, hidden family secrets and unexpected betrayals come to light, casting doubt on the initial assumptions.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for this silent film is scarce due to its age and limited availability. However, films of this era often aimed for melodramatic storytelling and suspenseful plots, which were generally popular with audiences at the time.
What Reviewers Say
The film likely relied on its suspenseful mystery plot to engage audiences.
Melodramatic elements were common and popular in films of this period.
Silent film acting and storytelling conventions would have been central to its appeal.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Day of Judgement' (1918) is not available.
Fun Fact
As a silent film from 1918, 'Day of Judgement' would have relied entirely on intertitles and the actors' performances to convey the story and dialogue.
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