A Race with Death
A Race with Death

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A Race with Death

1916
Movie
12 min
English

Film #112 in the Hazards of Helen series.

Insights

Director: Irvin V. WillatGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War I, a young woman's fiance is called to the front. She fears for his safety and tries to find ways to communicate with him and ensure his well-being. The film portrays the anxieties and hardships faced by those on the home front during wartime.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic storytelling and patriotic themes, appealing to a public engrossed in the ongoing war. Its historical context suggests it was likely seen as a relevant and potentially moving piece of cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Emphasizes the emotional toll of war on loved ones.

  • A melodramatic portrayal of wartime anxieties.

  • Reflects societal concerns during the WWI era.

Google audience: No specific audience reviews are available for this silent film from 1916.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company, one of the major Hollywood studios of the silent film era.

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