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In respect to other FAI films, it contains quite an innovative scene, in which the loan shark is on a train, looking out the window, made with a sort of “track after” shot. The camera was fixed on the outside of the train, and when the train started going, the camera filmed the moving landscape. Much of the footage was shot in exteriors. There are numerous views of Rome, including one of Castel Sant’Angelo, while several scenes are set on the beach, probably on the coast of Lazio. The film was hailed by critics. “An exciting film: there are some beautiful scenes. The actors deserve heartfelt congratulations and praise.” (Lazzaro, “La Cine-Fono”, Naples, 4/4/1914)
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Usury and Fatherhood is a 1914 movie.
The production information lists a runtime of 50m, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Ettore Berti, Stefano Bissi, Guido Brignone, Paola Monti. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
