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The Taint of an Alien

  • 1914
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
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DramaShort

Dr. Arnold, a famous criminologist, disagrees with his associates concerning his pet subject. To prove his point, he disguises himself as a tough and goes into the slums to gather the necess... Read allDr. Arnold, a famous criminologist, disagrees with his associates concerning his pet subject. To prove his point, he disguises himself as a tough and goes into the slums to gather the necessary data. While in a low dive he makes the acquaintance of Luigi, an Italian criminal. Lui... Read allDr. Arnold, a famous criminologist, disagrees with his associates concerning his pet subject. To prove his point, he disguises himself as a tough and goes into the slums to gather the necessary data. While in a low dive he makes the acquaintance of Luigi, an Italian criminal. Luigi is the cause of a brawl, ending in an affray in which Dr. Arnold and the Italian receiv... Read all

  • Director
    • Edwin August
  • Stars
    • Edwin August
    • Edna Maison
    • Eugene Ormonde
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    16
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    • Director
      • Edwin August
    • Stars
      • Edwin August
      • Edna Maison
      • Eugene Ormonde
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    deickemeyer

    Holds considerable interest

    A film story featuring Edwin August as a student of criminology. He is injured in a saloon brawl and at the hospital has the blood of a criminal transfused into his system. This leads him to commit a crime. The scenes are developed rather jerkily, but the story holds considerable interest. - The Moving Picture World, April 25, 1914

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 1914 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Taint of the Alien
    • Production company
      • Powers Picture Plays
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    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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