Short film

The Scapegoat

1912 · 10 min

A brief, straightforward silent melodrama that moves quickly through a tale of family betrayal and its consequences.

Overview: Harry Mason, a young New Yorker of good family, tries to borrow money from his brother, Tom. One afternoon Tom collects $5,000 for his father. As it is after banking hours, Mr. Mason puts the money in his house safe. He is overseen by Harry, who breaks into the safe and steals the money.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense and earnest. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Betrayal, family, guilt, crime
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
family
guilt
crime
redemption
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none