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The Devil's Needle is a 1916 silent film drama directed by Chester Withey and starring Norma Talmadge and Tully Marshall. It was produced by D. W. Griffith 's Fine Arts Film Company and distributed by Triangle Films.
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The Devil's Needle: Directed by Chester Withey. With Tully Marshall, Norma Talmadge, Marguerite Marsh, F.A. Turner. Wynne Mortimer, a pampered society girl and daughter of William Mortimer, a prominent business man, chances to meet David White, a young artist whose fame is already assured, at an art exhibit.
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- Drama
- Chester Withey
- 1916-08-13
Oct 7, 2016 · The Devil’s Needle is worth seeing for its purple title cards, oddball performances and a very charming turn from Norma Talmadge. The film oversimplifies addiction and recovery (it’s hardly the only picture to do so) and turns into high camp once Tully Marshall starts his wacky addict routine.
Overview. Renee is a French artist's model who uses morphine as an escape from the dull reality of her life. She recommends it to a neurotic artist because "it kindles the fires of genius." The artist quickly becomes addicted to the drug and the quality of his work begins to disintegrate.
Synopsis. Renee is a French artist’s model who uses morphine as an escape from the dull reality of her life. She recommends it to a neurotic artist because “it kindles the fires of genius.”. The artist quickly becomes addicted to the drug and the quality of his work begins to disintegrate.
Wynne Mortimer, a pampered society girl and daughter of William Mortimer, a prominent business man, chances to meet David White, a young artist whose fame is already assured, at an art exhibit.
