The Evil Men Do
As childhood sweethearts, David Horton and Beatrice Elton are inseparable. Fifteen years later Beatrice goes abroad and while there is heartbroken to learn that David has married Margaret Forsythe, a social climber, Margaret starts to entertain on a lavish scale.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film appears to be lost, making a detailed plot summary impossible. It is presumed to be a cautionary tale given the title and era of filmmaking.
Critical Reception
As a lost silent film from 1915, there is no readily available critical reception or audience feedback. Its historical significance is primarily in its existence as a product of early cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely a moralistic drama typical of the era.
- Historical value as an early silent film.
- Lack of accessible information due to its lost status.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this lost film.
Fun Fact
Many early silent films, like 'The Evil Men Do', are now considered 'lost films' because the nitrate film stock they were printed on was highly flammable and prone to decomposition, and distribution prints were often not preserved.
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