186
The
Whispering Chorus
Release date 28th March 1918
Country : USA
Running time : 86 mins
Genre : Drama
Starring Raymond Hatton
Screenplay by Jeanie MacPherson
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
A Paramount Picture
John Trimble embezzles money from his job, fakes his own death and a mutilated body is buried in his place. He is later arrested for his own murder. His mother recognises him and so does his former wife now married to the Governor and expecting a child.
An almost completely forgotten
classic which is the best film DeMille ever made. This is one of the
first psychological dramas which gives an insight into the main
protagonist's conscience. This is done brilliantly with shadowy images
of faces telling him what to do(the whispering chorus of the title) an
incredibly cinematic device. The plot is also very clever based on a
simple idea.Release date 28th March 1918
Country : USA
Running time : 86 mins
Genre : Drama
Starring Raymond Hatton
Screenplay by Jeanie MacPherson
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille
A Paramount Picture
John Trimble embezzles money from his job, fakes his own death and a mutilated body is buried in his place. He is later arrested for his own murder. His mother recognises him and so does his former wife now married to the Governor and expecting a child.
DeMille thought this film represented the turning point in his career.
Though compelling it is quite depressing, it made a profit but he soon
turned to lighter and more superficial subjects.
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