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Beware of Strangers

Seen it?

1917 | 80 min | Drama, Crime

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1917: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Beware of Strangers is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Colin Campbell

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 335 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Colin Campbell

  • Fritzi BrunetteBertha Gibson
  • Tom SantschiJohn Mentor
  • Bessie EytonMadeleine, Mentor's Daughter
  • Edward CoxenHarry Lyttle
  • Jack RichardsonProfessor Otto Rusburg, a Clairvoyant
  • Vivian RichThe Lorelei
  • Al W. FilsonJ. Everett Kinkaid Wetworth, Millionaire
  • Eugenie BessererMary DeLacy
  • Harry LonsdaleJohn DeLacy
  • Frank ClarkHorace Kincaid, a Quack Doctor