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The Alibi
To help his dying father, assistant bank cashier Arthur Mansfield enters a fake sum in the bank's account book, but before carrying out the pilferage, he confesses to cashier Slayton, his superior. Slayton, who needs money to pay for his unsuccessful speculations, goes at night to take the money that Mansfield planned to embezzle, so that Mansfield will take the blame.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film tells the story of a man who is accused of a crime and needs to establish his innocence. The plot likely revolves around the creation of an alibi to clear his name, with dramatic tension arising from the challenges he faces in proving his whereabouts.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented or readily available in modern databases. Such films were often produced for immediate entertainment and historical records of their specific critical reception are rare.
What Reviewers Say
Information on specific reviewer sentiments for this short film is largely unavailable.
As a historical artifact, its value lies more in its existence than in critical analysis.
The plot likely centered on themes of innocence, accusation, and the importance of an alibi, common for the dramatic shorts of the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Alibi (1916)' are not available due to its age and the nature of its release.
Fun Fact
The film is a very early example of a dramatic narrative short, showcasing the burgeoning storytelling capabilities of cinema in the silent era.
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