Movie Description
The Devil's Needle
(1916)Overview
Renee is a French artist's model who uses morphine as an escape from the dull reality of her life. She recommends it to a neurotic artist because "it kindles the fires of genius." The artist quickly becomes addicted to the drug and the quality of his work begins to disintegrate. He takes on a new model, marries her, and starts her on the same path of moral degradation, until a guilt-ridden Renee decides to intervene in order to save them both. According to silent film historian Kevin Brownlow, THE DEVIL'S NEEDLE was banned by the state of Ohio, but the censor board reversed its decision after recognizing the positive message beneath the film's scandalous surface. This special edition was mastered from a 35mm preservation print of the 1923 re-release version. The only known surviving copy, the element suffers significant nitrate decomposition during some scenes.
Featured Crew
Cast
Renee Duprez
John Minturn
Patricia Devon
Marshall Devon
Sir Gordon Galloway
Fritz
Buck
Bartender (uncredited)
Old Farmer (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Devil's Needle
Status Released
Release Information
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1916-08-12
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 06m
Production CompaniesFine Arts Film Company
Genres
- Drama
