Movie

The Way of the World

1916 · 50 min

A melodramatic silent tale of love, betrayal, and political scandal that unfolds with earnest intensity and emotional weight.

Overview: Gubernatorial candidate Walter Croyden is in love with Beatrice, but he acts obnoxiously when he drinks, so she flees to Europe to re-evaluate the relationship.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, love, obsession, revenge
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
love
obsession
revenge
rebellion
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild