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The Moment Before (1916)

The Moment Before poster
Directed by
Robert G. Vignola
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A woman faces a crisis that could change her life forever. The story follows her as she makes a difficult choice under pressure.

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What happens

The Moment Before is a 1916 American silent drama film starring Pauline Frederick. Based on the play The Moment of Death by Israel Zangwill, it was produced by Famous Players Film Company and directed by Robert G. Vignola. The film opened at the Broadway Theatre in New York City on April 30, 1916. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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