The Blackbird

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Nov 3, 2015 good silent melodrama See more Nov 14, 2013 Rather improbable tale (as many silents were) of a man being clever by leading two lives. A few brilliant scenes with a rather choppy storyline towards the end. See more Jul 31, 2013 Rather convoluted Chaney/Browning vehicle; Chaney's physical transformation is amazing, as usual. See more bill t @Spuzz Mar 25, 2011 Dull and heavyhanded tale that features Lon Chaney in two roles, as "twin" brothers, Bishop, a crippled missionary to the poor people of London, and his evil brother, known as Harry the Blackbird. But here's the catch, it's the same guy! There are no brothers! Why this is is never explained, and is thrown on the shelf after it's introduced early on and not referenced again until the end. Until that time, there is a not a bad story about the Blackbird and some other ne're-do-well fighting for a saloon girl. It's ok, but it's way too too bad that the weird "twin" thing is thrown away like that, it just distracts us and asks for more. See more Nov 18, 2008 Tod Browning's silent crime melodrama is unfortunately not one of his better collaborations with screen icon Lon Chaney. Chaney is great, as usual, and the film creates some nice atmosphere and colorful characters - but the story is just too tedious, slow-paced, and stagey. There are a few effective, vintage-Browning scenes - particularly the ironic ending - but this effort lacks the lurid appeal of some of his other masterpieces. See more Nov 4, 2008 Nice double, (really triple) role for Chaney - but a little pacey. See more Read all reviews

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