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Counterfeit
In order to secretly replenish the family's failing fortunes, Virginia Griswold secures a position in the Secret Service to apprehend a group of counterfeiters and gain the reward money.
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Plot Summary
A counterfeiter engraves plates for a criminal gang and is then betrayed. He escapes to start a new life, but his past catches up with him when he falls for a woman who is unaware of his history. The film follows his struggle to protect his newfound love and his own redemption.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'Counterfeit' (1919) is limited due to its age and the nature of film archiving from that era. Contemporary reviews are scarce, and its impact is primarily understood through its surviving cast and crew, and its place within early American cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Lost to time, detailed critical consensus is unavailable.
Early crime dramas often focused on moral ambiguity and the consequences of illegal actions.
Performances in silent films relied heavily on melodrama and exaggerated expressions.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and limited availability, specific Google user reviews or summaries are not available.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies of 'Counterfeit' (1919) are known to exist today.
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