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The Wakefield Case

1921 · 60 min

A quiet, old-fashioned whodunit that unfolds at a patient pace, rewarding close attention with a steady trail of clues.

Directed by
George Irving
Genres
Mystery
Overview
A playwright, Wakefield, Jr., turns detective when his father is killed after nearly capturing two brothers in possession of four rubies belonging to the British Museum. An investigation suggests that "the Breen girl" is responsible for Wakefield's death, and the younger Wakefield pursues her across the ocean to the United States.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, crime, family, betrayal
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Directed by
George Irving
Genres
Mystery
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Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • mystery
    • crime
    • family
    • betrayal
    Places
    • big city
    • sea
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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