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When The Sphinx Spoke
A father who objects to his daughter’s boyfriend turns back toward his house and sees a pair of shoes going in a window. He suspects that his daughter's sweetheart is paying a clandestine call, and hurries to give him a warm reception. The shoes belong to a yeggman, but it happens that the lover is really in the house. The pair try hard to hide from his wrath.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is captivated by an ancient Egyptian artifact, a sphinx statue, which seems to whisper secrets to her. Her obsession grows, leading her down a path of mystery and potentially dangerous enchantment as she delves into the enigma of the sphinx and its supposed powers.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1912, "When The Sphinx Spoke" predates modern critical review aggregation systems. Its reception was likely tied to the popular interest in Egyptology and spiritualism of the era, with contemporary reviews, if they exist, focusing on its thematic elements and visual presentation.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of ancient mystery and fascination.
Reflects early cinematic attempts at conveying psychological intrigue.
Likely appealed to audiences interested in the exotic and supernatural.
Google audience: Information on specific audience reception from 1912 is not available.
Fun Fact
The film's era was marked by a widespread fascination with Egyptology, fueled by archaeological discoveries, which likely influenced the thematic choices in films like "When The Sphinx Spoke."
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