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The Silent Stranger

1916-08-10 · 20 min · Not rated

Drama · Horror

The man is a mystery in the little town. He lives alone in his cabin and will not meet the advanced of his neighbors. One night he talks and tells the story of his life. He had been a prosperous lawyer in an eastern town and was engaged to be married to the sweetest of girls. The night before the wedding day she died and in his anguish he called in the devil. The devil said that he would bring back the departed life, but that if the man laughed he would lose his love again. And in the man's joy at his sweetheart's recovery he forgot and laughed and straight the girl died. "Here is Satan now," said the man, as he fell over dead.

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Directors
King Baggot
Production companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
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King BaggotKing BaggotThe Silent Stranger
Irene HuntIrene HuntThe Dance Hall Girl
Frank SmithThe Doctor

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