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The Prosecuting Attorney
The prosecuting attorney's impassioned address clinches the conviction of the criminal who, breaking away from his guard, viciously assaults the prosecutor but is finally quieted. At home, the attorney's wife reads a newspaper account of the affair and is greatly disturbed.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film likely centered on legal drama and the intricacies of a prosecution. Specific plot details are scarce due to its age and limited surviving information, but it is presumed to follow a courtroom narrative.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1913, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. Its status as a short film also means it was likely reviewed alongside other shorts in its era, with specific reviews often lost to time.
What Reviewers Say
Details about specific critical sentiments from 1913 are not readily available.
Given the era, films often focused on clear moral narratives or dramatic situations.
As a short film, it would have been judged on its ability to tell a story efficiently within its limited runtime.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for films from 1913 is not available.
Fun Fact
Films from 1913 were typically presented as single-reelers, meaning they were about 10-15 minutes long, and often shown in vaudeville houses or as accompaniments to feature films.
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