Underworld

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Steve D Ok but there isn't much memorable here including the acting. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review david f A great silent film and the progenitor of the gangster film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The best gangster movie ever made! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member An underappreciated, late great of the silent era. Precedent setting for numerous crime films to come, some masterful moments of cinematography, with a great story and well formed characters. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member An electrifying gangster picture focusing on a rivalry between to major gangsters in Chicago Bull Weed & Meaghan. Bull Weed's right hand man is a smart guy & beginning to fall in love with Weed's girl. Shot immaculately by Josef Von Sternberg this film has such a distinct visual flair with the aid of mood lighting and smoke. Moves fast & packs a punch this film is quite entertaining. Clive Brook (Rolls Royce [Weed's 2IC]) really pushes the story along. An interesting Silent Gangster Film. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A gangster who likes to help others, has one weakness, his most prized possession - his young and beautiful girlfriend Feathers. Eventually, this is what gets him in trouble especially with his most trusted friend - a literate vagrant he helped get back on his feet, who falls hopelessly in love with her, and who is also the only one along with her that can save him when he is sentenced to a hanging. Arguably the first ever 'gangster film', Underworld is a stunning early work by master Josef von Sternberg, who in this film examines lust and envy, two of his favoured themes. The art direction and cinematography are praise worthy, as they represent the romanticised lush and fast moving lifestyle of the roaring twenties to perfection. A few words must be spared for widely forgotten comedian of the time Larry Semon, who in his supporting role as a comedy sidekick delivers a surprisingly charming performance, no doubt the best of his whole career. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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