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The Ace of Hearts

1921 · 75 min · Director: Wallace Worsley

The Ace of Hearts (1921) is a crime film, directed by Wallace Worsley. It stars Lon Chaney and Leatrice Joy. The 75-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What The Ace of Hearts Is About

A secret society condemns a man they have decided has lived too long in the world. Whoever draws the ace of hearts from the cards they deal will be the one to carry it out. It falls to one of the younger members, and he is not the only man at that table in love with the society's one woman, which everybody sitting there knows. Wallace Worsley's 1921 silent is one of the films where Lon Chaney reaches for no makeup at all and plays it entirely through the eyes. What the society kills in the name of is never spelled out; the subject is not a belief but what people do with having one. Seventy-five taut minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ace of Hearts about?

A secret society condemns a man they have decided has lived too long in the world. Whoever draws the ace of hearts from the cards they deal will be the one to carry it out.

Where can I watch The Ace of Hearts?

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How long is The Ace of Hearts?

The Ace of Hearts runs for 75 minutes (1h 15m).

When did The Ace of Hearts come out?

The Ace of Hearts was released in 1921.

Who directed The Ace of Hearts?

The Ace of Hearts was directed by Wallace Worsley.

Who stars in The Ace of Hearts?

The Ace of Hearts stars Lon Chaney, Leatrice Joy, John Bowers, Hardee Kirkland.

What is The Ace of Hearts's rating?

The Ace of Hearts holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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