I've finally gotten to see this silent classic, and I am not disappointed. Although this was made in the very early "talkie" era, much of it still plays like a silent picture. The chase scene starts with music then adds a sense of urgency to it when it goes completely silent. The cinematography is amazing in this film, especially the scene where Lorre confesses to an angry mob.
Lorre creates sympathy for his character even though we know how sick of a person he is, he makes us understand how it feels for him. Even though, you still want the mob to destroy him for the dastardly acts he's committed. Great acting nearly all the way around, superb directing. Sets the bar for insane characters for years to come.
Lorre creates sympathy for his character even though we know how sick of a person he is, he makes us understand how it feels for him. Even though, you still want the mob to destroy him for the dastardly acts he's committed. Great acting nearly all the way around, superb directing. Sets the bar for insane characters for years to come.