First, "The Italian" (1915) is an emotionally charged drama starring George Beban as an impoverished Venetian gondolier in love with a beautiful woman being pressured to marry a wealthy merchant by her father. In hopes of appeasing the father, the boatman goes to New York to win a home for his love. Produced and co-written by Thomas Ince. And, "Traffic in Souls" (1913) is a landmark look at white slavery and prostitution that features an unflinching look at life in a brothel and the police force's attempts to bust the place. Matt Moore, Jane Gail and Howard Crampton star in an early example of "sex selling on the screen." 4 hrs. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; bonus shorts "Police Force, New York City" (1910), "TheCall of the City" (1912), "McQuade of the Traffic Squad" (1915). Silent with music score.
First, "The Italian" (1915) is an emotionally charged drama starring George Beban as an impoverished Venetian gondolier in love with a beautiful woman being pressured to marry a wealthy merchant by her father. In hopes of appeasing the father, the boatman goes to New York to win a home for his love. Produced and co-written by Thomas Ince. And, "Traffic in Souls" (1913) is a landmark look at white slavery and prostitution that features an unflinching look at life in a brothel and the police force's attempts to bust the place. Matt Moore, Jane Gail and Howard Crampton star in an early example of "sex selling on the screen." 4 hrs. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; bonus shorts "Police Force, New York City" (1910), "TheCall of the City" (1912), "McQuade of the Traffic Squad" (1915). Silent with music score.
