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The Boomerang

Name: The Boomerang
Released: 1913-01-22
Duration: 33 min

1913

Movie

33 min

English

Simon Watson, devoid of conscience, has become wealthy through the manufacture of "Watson's Remedy." One day he is stricken with terror when he finds a bottle of the medicine in the hands of his little child, Helen, and he warns her never to touch it. But the little one's curiosity is aroused and when her father has left for his office, she tastes the medicine and becomes violently ill. John Smith, a young workman, has a little daughter, Margaret, who is taken sick and the mother secures a bottle of the "remedy" at a drug store. Instead of relieving the child's pain, the medicine causes her to lose consciousness and when the horrified father learns the cause, he determines to seek Watson's life.

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Director: Albert V. Simon•Genres: Short, Drama

Plot Summary

A short silent film from 1913, 'The Boomerang' likely depicted a dramatic narrative common in early cinema, possibly involving themes of love, betrayal, or consequence, as suggested by its title. The plot would have unfolded through visual storytelling, relying on intertitles and the performances of its cast to convey the story to audiences of the era.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1913, contemporary critical reception for 'The Boomerang' is not readily available through modern databases. Information on such early, short-form productions is scarce, making it difficult to assess how it was perceived by critics or audiences at the time of its release.

What Reviewers Say

Information on critical consensus is unavailable due to the film's age and obscurity.
Early silent shorts often focused on straightforward dramatic or comedic situations.
The film's title suggests a narrative centered around unintended consequences or a return of actions.

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