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The Case of Lena Smith

1929·Movie
1h 20min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography0
  • Editing0
  • Music Composition0

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacing

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About

A peasant girl goes to great lengths to protect her child in 19th century Vienna. The film is considered lost, and only four minutes of footage are known to remain.
Lost FilmSilent EraHistorical DramaTragic StoryClass ConflictEarly CinemaMaternal SacrificeViennese Society

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Case of Lena Smith worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Case of Lena Smith?

1 h 20 min

The Case of Lena Smith runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Case of Lena Smith?

Critics60
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see The Case of Lena Smith much the same way.

What language is The Case of Lena Smith in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.