The Salamander
The Salamander

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The Salamander

1916
Movie
50 min
English

When Sassoon, also known as "The Wolf” attempts to swindle Dore Baxter out of her grandmother’s farm Garry Lindaberry and the villain’s wife conspire to thwart him leading to a happy conclusion for Dore & Garry.

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Director: William F. HaddockGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this silent film, a young woman is ensnared by a mysterious man known as 'The Salamander'. She becomes involved in a web of intrigue and suspense as she tries to uncover his secrets and escape his influence. The narrative unfolds with elements of danger and psychological manipulation.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, specific critical reviews and audience reception data from the time are scarce and difficult to verify. However, films of this genre and era often aimed to thrill and intrigue audiences with dramatic plots and suspenseful storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Silent films of this era relied heavily on visual storytelling and dramatic performances to convey emotion and plot.

  • Mystery and thriller elements were popular, drawing audiences in with suspenseful narratives.

  • The 'femme fatale' or mysterious antagonist archetype was frequently explored in cinematic narratives of the time.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for a film released in 1916 is not available.

Fun Fact

The film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies are believed to exist today, making detailed analysis challenging.

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