''The Silent Watcher'' is a

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1924 American silent

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directed by

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. It stars Glenn Hunter and

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. It was produced by Frank Lloyd Productions/ First National and distributed by First National Pictures. It was based on the story "The Altar on the Hill" by

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Plot

A lawyer (Bosworth) running for Congress decides to end his relationship with a showgirl (Bennett), so that he will be more presentable candidate. When the showgirl commits suicide, the police arrest the lawyer for murder. The lawyer's young secretary (Hunter) decides to take the blame for his employer by saying that he was the one in a relationship with the showgirl. However, this upsets his new bride (Love), who leaves him. The secretary is cleared of guilt when the truth of the showgirl's death is made known, but decides to commit suicide himself because he no longer has the woman he loves. As a final act of love, he cleans their home, when he is interrupted by her return, and the news that his former employer has been elected to Congress.

Cast

Release and reception

Stills of Alma Bennett's dance number featured prominently in the promotion of the film. On its release, it was shown in some theaters with the

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comedy ''The Wild Goose Chaser'', as well as ''The Color World''. Other theaters showed the film with the comedy ''Turn About''. Glenn Hunter and Bessie Love received high praise for their performances, as did the screenplay. Although the film itself was deemed tedious in parts, the overall reviews were overwhelmingly positive.From various reviews: * * * * *

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Plot

Cast

Release and reception

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