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Flesh and the Devil is a 1926 silent film directed by Clarence Brown and starring Greta Garbo and John Gilbert. As a classic romantic tragedy, this film captivates audiences with its compelling storyline and outstanding performances. However, certain plot transitions have elicited mixed reactions. The film introduces its main plot at the outset, with Greta Garbo portraying Felicitas, a typical romantic woman entangled in a passionate affair with John Gilbert’s character, Leo. When Felicitas's husband discovers their affair, he duels with Leo and is killed, resulting in Leo’s exile for five years. Before leaving, Leo asks his friend Ulrich to look after Felicitas. Unexpectedly, Felicitas shifts her affections to Ulrich and marries him. Five years later, Leo returns, only to be filled with regret upon learning the truth. A priest advises him to stay away from Felicitas, leading Leo to marry Ulrich's sister, who has always loved him.v Yet, Felicitas continues to haunt Leo like a ...

The film "Faust," shot in 1926, is a silent movie adapted from the famous German play of the same name. As a pioneer of the horror genre, it introduced several valuable innovations that remain impressive even today. This movie is notably innovative in its creation of horror elements. Although the script borrowed from Goethe's original work, director F.W. Murnau infused the film with unique horror aspects. In 1926, few films ventured into the realm of horror, making Murnau's depiction of the devil on screen a groundbreaking move. Using advanced visual effects of the time, the audience could experience a novel and unsettling sense of fear. The special effects in the opening puppet scene were particularly groundbreaking, successfully creating a chilling atmosphere. In terms of the script, the film stays fairly true to the original play but does exhibit some tonal shifts. In the first half of the story, the protagonist Faust sells his soul to the devil, incorporating some...