The Devil's Double
"Bowie" Blake is a gambler in a mining camp. One day, an artist, Van Dyke Tarleton comes to town with his wife, Naomi. He sees Bowie and decides he is perfect as a model for Lucifer in his latest painting. At first he refuses to pose, but Naomi talks him into it. Tarleton sees that Bowie is attracted to his wife, and purposely insults her just to get the right evil look in his eyes. But finally Bowie, whose feelings have become too much for him, quits.
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Plot Summary
This silent film likely explored themes of temptation and duality, common in horror and drama of the era. While specific plot details are scarce due to its age, it is presumed to delve into the consequences of one's darker impulses or a literal personification of evil influencing human actions.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, specific contemporary critical reception is not widely documented or easily accessible. Films of this nature were often judged on their melodramatic impact and moral lessons. Its rarity contributes to a lack of modern critical re-evaluation.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely a melodramatic exploration of sin and temptation.
- Reflected common horror and moralistic themes of early cinema.
- Its historical significance lies in its age rather than widely recognized artistic merit.
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Fun Fact
The scarcity of information and the film's apparent rarity suggest it may be a lost film, making any surviving prints or detailed historical records exceptionally valuable.
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