Apartment 29
Apartment 29

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Apartment 29

1917
Movie
50 min
English

Drama critic Stanley Ormsby, after giving a new play a negative review finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery involving some of the play’s troupe all occurring around Apartment 29.

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Director: J. Searle DawleyGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, living in an apartment, finds herself entangled in a mystery involving a neighboring tenant. Strange occurrences and whispers suggest a hidden secret within the building, leading her to investigate. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a plot that puts her own safety at risk.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1917, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and suspense, which "Apartment 29" appears to deliver. Its reception would have been judged by its ability to engage audiences through visual storytelling and dramatic performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Engaging silent film drama with a mysterious undertone.

  • Relied on strong performances to convey its suspenseful narrative.

  • A typical example of early 20th-century cinematic storytelling.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and silent nature, there are no contemporary Google user reviews available for "Apartment 29".

Fun Fact

Alice Brady, who starred in "Apartment 29," was a prominent actress of the silent film era and later achieved significant success in sound films, even winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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