Le Comte de Saint-Simon

Original title: The Silent Master

1917
1h 10m

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Robert Warwick in Le Comte de Saint-Simon (1917)

Valentin Marquis de Sombreiul, alias Monsieur Simon, is known as the great master because he is the leader of a band of Parisian Apaches who mete out their own private justice to individuals... Read allValentin Marquis de Sombreiul, alias Monsieur Simon, is known as the great master because he is the leader of a band of Parisian Apaches who mete out their own private justice to individuals who have violated their code in a secret tribunal known as the court of St. Simon. In an ... Read allValentin Marquis de Sombreiul, alias Monsieur Simon, is known as the great master because he is the leader of a band of Parisian Apaches who mete out their own private justice to individuals who have violated their code in a secret tribunal known as the court of St. Simon. In an effort to cure Eugene, a young American longing for excitement, Valentin induces the young... Read all

Director
- Léonce Perret
Writers
- E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Léonce Perret
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6.3/10

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Director
- Léonce Perret
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- E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Léonce Perret
Stars

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Graceful Storytelling in the Age of Silence

The Silent Master (1917) stands as a refined example of early American cinema - a film that knows how to communicate powerful emotion without uttering a word. Directed with elegance and featuring a strong lead performance by Robert Warwick, it's a drama that balances moral weight with human tenderness.

As expected from the silent era, the acting is expressive and theatrical, but there's a restraint here that feels ahead of its time. The film moves confidently through themes of identity, justice, and redemption, all while using beautifully composed visuals and well-timed intertitles.

Though much of early cinema has been lost or forgotten, The Silent Master is worth seeking out. It offers a glimpse into the sophistication that silent films could achieve - telling complex stories with atmosphere and grace.

A quietly powerful piece of film history.