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The Undercurrent
Jack Duncan returns from the war in France to his wife and baby and learns that his job as a draftsman at the Loring Steel Mills has been taken. Given work in the machine shop, Jack becomes the prey of Red agitators who want him because of his popularity with soldiers. The Reds cause Jack's discharge just when his house payments come due, and when they convince him of the injustice of his situation, he joins their ranks. After learning of plans to burn the factory and Loring's home, and start a riot in the town, Jack is won over by a socialist's arguments advocating mild reforms. At a meeting of workingmen, Jack praises Americanism. He warns Loring and, with soldiers at a nearby camp, quells the riot. After a woman agitator kills her comrades and then shoots herself, Jack arrives home to save his wife from an attack by a Red ringleader. Jack is then made a foreman at the mill.
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Plot Summary
Information on the plot of 'The Undercurrent' from 1919 is scarce, as it is a lost film. It is believed to have been a drama possibly involving romantic entanglements and societal pressures typical of the era. The narrative likely explored the hidden emotional currents beneath the surface of polite society. Without surviving prints or detailed synopses, the exact story remains speculative.
Critical Reception
As 'The Undercurrent' (1919) is a lost film, there is no available critical reception or audience response information. Its existence is primarily known through film archives and historical records of the era's cinematic output. Without any surviving copies, it is impossible to ascertain contemporary reviews or long-term critical assessments.
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Fun Fact
Unfortunately, 'The Undercurrent' (1919) is considered a lost film, meaning no copies are known to exist. This is a common fate for many films from the silent era, as nitrate film stock was highly flammable and prone to decomposition.
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