The Devil's Own
"Snake" Matthews is the leader of a notorious gang of outlaws. "Shifty" is the laughing stock of the bunch and never has he been known to strike back or resent anything. The gang plan a particularly bold hold-up of the stage, as there are rumors that a large shipment of bullion is on the way. "Shifty" is among those who are to protect the hold-up men.
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Plot Summary
Information on this specific film is scarce, as it was produced in the silent film era. However, the title suggests a narrative likely exploring themes of morality, temptation, and potentially supernatural or psychological horror.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is largely unrecorded and inaccessible. It is not a widely known or studied film in cinematic history.
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- Due to its age and obscurity, there are no readily available critical or audience reviews.
- Any analysis would be purely speculative based on genre conventions of the time.
- The film's historical significance is minimal due to lack of preservation and documentation.
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Fun Fact
Many films from this era are lost to time due to the perishable nature of early film stock and lack of widespread preservation efforts. 'The Devil's Own (1916)' may be one such lost film.
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