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The Dark Silence (1916) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1916 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1916, The Dark Silence is a drame film directed by Albert Capellani, running about 50 minutes.

What it’s about. In Paris Mildred White becomes romantically involved with both Derwent Ainsworth and Dr. Mario Martinez. She prefers Derwent, but when he leaves suddenly to see his dying father, Mario convinces Mildred that he has deserted her. World War I begins, Derwent returns for Mildred, but upon learning that she is leaving Paris with Mario, he enlists in the army. Mildred, learning of Mario's deception joins the Red Cross to be near Derwent. When he is blinded in battle unbeknownst to him Mildred assumes his care. Their love renewed, though he is unaware of her identity, the two soon marry. Mildred then prevails upon Mario to perform a special operation on Derwent's eyes. His vision restored the pair restate their love.

Who’s in it. The Dark Silence stars Clara Kimball Young as Mildred White, Paul Capellani as Dr. Mario Martinez, Barbara Gilroy as Sibil Ainsworth and Edward Langford as Derwent Ainsworth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Dark Silence has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Silence page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Silence tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Dark Silence (1916)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dark Silence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Dark Silence worth watching?
The Dark Silence holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Dark Silence?
The Dark Silence stars Clara Kimball Young, Paul Capellani, Barbara Gilroy, Edward Langford and Jessie Lewis.
When was The Dark Silence released?
The Dark Silence was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.