Whispering Chorus

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The Whispering Chorus (1917) was a revolutionary psychological drama when first released -- noted for its multiple exposures representing the whispering chorus of a criminal's conscience. The film also features dramatic parallel editing used to explore character rather than merely to heighten tension in a chase. Through the years The ... Whispering Chorus developed a misplaced reputation as an artistic triumph but a box-office failure. It has been said that DeMille's disappointment with its reception pushed him from artistry to popular pandering. However, recent research demonstrates that the film was in fact a commercial success, and its thematic concerns continued to motivate DeMille's later work.
  • Starring: Noah Beery, Elliot Dexter
  • Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
  • Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes
  • Release year: 1918
  • Studio: Egami Media
 
  
 
 

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Synopsis: The Whispering Chorus (1917) was a revolutionary psychological drama when first released -- noted for its multiple exposures representing the whispering chorus of a criminal's conscience. The film also features dramatic parallel editing used to explore character rather than merely to heighten tension in a chase. Through the years The Whispering Chorus developed a misplaced reputation as an artistic triumph but a box-office failure. It has been said that DeMille's disappointment with its reception pushed him from artistry to popular pandering. However, recent research demonstrates that the film was in fact a commercial success, and its thematic concerns continued to motivate DeMille's later work.
Starring: Noah Beery, Elliot Dexter
Supporting actors: Kathlyn Williams, Edythe Chapman
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes
Release year: 1918
Studio: Egami Media
ASIN: B001038RWO (Rental) and B00103AHJA (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 1918
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