My assumption as I watched this was that the film was intended to be shown to folks who had read the book. This is because instead of showing a narrative of the story, it shows snippets...scenes from the book. Without having read the book, a viewer would be completely lost. I am guessing but assume MOST Americans (at least those living in the north) had read it...perhaps for school. Today, however, the film looks confusing and disjoint.
So why am I giving the film a 7? Well, for 1903, the quality of the work is amazing. Sure, today you can look at all the indoor sets and think they are quaint or silly...but for the time, it was very nice. Worth your time if you appreciate early films.
So why am I giving the film a 7? Well, for 1903, the quality of the work is amazing. Sure, today you can look at all the indoor sets and think they are quaint or silly...but for the time, it was very nice. Worth your time if you appreciate early films.