The Invisible Ray
The Invisible Ray

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The Invisible Ray

1920
Movie
225 min
English

A scientist discovers a death ray and locks it in a box, giving the key to his daughter, who soon finds herself hunted by criminals looking to steal the deadly mineral.

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Director: Harry A. PollardGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A scientist invents a substance that can make him invisible. He uses this newfound ability for nefarious purposes, creating fear and confusion among those around him. The film explores the psychological impact of invisibility and the potential for its misuse.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1920, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, films of this era often focused on sensational plots and visual spectacle to engage audiences. Surviving information suggests it was viewed as a suspenseful thriller typical of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Early science fiction and mystery elements were appreciated.

  • The concept of invisibility provided suspense.

  • Visual storytelling was a key focus for the era.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.

Fun Fact

Being a silent film from 1920, 'The Invisible Ray' is considered a lost film, with no known copies believed to exist today.

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