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The Smuggler

The Smuggler (1912)

Sep 05, 1912 N/A Comedy Drama

Jean Dupont, a captain of the Coast Guards, is in love with Marie, the daughter of a smuggler. Jean thinks her father is a respectable fisherman. One day, while Marie and Jean are taking a stroll near the coast, he receives an order to the effect that the smugglers are quite active in his district and cautions him to double his guard and to be on the lookout. This order is seen by Marie. She at once thinks of her poor father and makes an excuse to get away from Jean. She runs home, gets her signal lantern, hurries to the spot where her father waits for the usual signal of safety. Marie meets her father, who is returning with the smuggled goods. She informs him that the guards are after him. and pleads with him to allow her to take his coat and hat that she might lead the guards a wild goose chase so that he can reach home in safety. Marie is mistaken for a smuggler by Jean, and his guards. Jean orders his guards to shoot.

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Thomas Aitken

as Captain Jean Dupont

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Frances Ne Moyer

as Marie - The Smuggler's Daughter

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William Carr

as The Smuggler

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, The Smuggler examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Released in 1912, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of The Smuggler took approximately 26 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The film contains approximately 1530 individual shots.
  • The costume department created over 446 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The musical score contains over 52 unique compositions.

Historical Context

  • In 1912, when this film was released:
  • The civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the United States.
  • Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: September 5, 1912

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