She stole the money. He bought her soul. Silent cinema's most scandalous bargain.
After losing money she embezzled, a socialite borrows cash from a foreign "prince" who expects sexual favors in return.
Acting
Pola Negri's eyes do what dialogue never could.
Direction
Fitzmaurice's shadow work makes every frame feel dangerous.
Costume
Negri's gowns alone justify the 'extravagant' production budget.
Director
George Fitzmaurice
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