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Manslaughter is a 1922 American silent drama directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Leatrice Joy, Thomas Meighan, and Lois Wilson. Joy plays a wealthy, reckless young woman whose conduct leads to a fatal traffic incident and prosecution by a district attorney with whom she has a personal connection. The film combines crime, romance, and social melodrama while contrasting privileged excess with legal and moral accountability.
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How good is Manslaughter?
Manslaughter scores 7.09/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Silent Film category. Influential DeMille society melodrama with energetic editing and spectacle; moralizing narrative and dated sexual politics remain significant weakness...
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Is Manslaughter worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.09/10, Manslaughter is a solid option in Silent Film. See all Silent Film ranked.
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