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John Sidney Blyth Barrymore (February 15, 1882 – May 29, 1942) was an acclaimed American actor. He first gained fame as a handsome stage actor in light comedy, then high drama and culminating in groundbreaking portrayals in Shakespearean plays Hamlet and Richard III. His success continued with motion pictures in various genres in both the silent and sound eras. Barrymore's personal life has been the subject of much writing before and since his passing in 1942. Today John Barrymore is mostly known for his roles in movies like Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1920), Grand Hotel (1932), Dinner at Eight (1933), Twentieth Century (1934), and Don Juan (1926), the first ever movie to use a Vitaphone soundtrack. A member of a multi-generation theatrical dynasty, he was the brother of Lionel Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore, and was the paternal grandfather of Drew Barrymore.
John Barrymore
The Riddler
for The Riddler in the Silent Batman Film
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In a bustling metropolis shadowed by crime and corruption, Bruce Wayne emerges as the elusive vigilante known as Batman. By night, he dons a cape and cowl, utilizing his keen intellect, martial prowess, and advanced technology to battle the city’s most nefarious villains. Among them is the sadistic Joker, a chaotic mastermind who revels in anarchy and thrives on the fear he instills in Gotham’s citizens. As the Joker's reign of terror escalates, Batman must navigate a treacherous web of deception and danger, racing against time to protect those he loves while confronting the darkness within himself. Amidst the chaos, Selina Kyle, a mysterious femme fatale known as Catwoman, enters the scene, challenging Batman’s resolve and complicating his mission. As their paths intertwine, an unexpected alliance forms, but trust is fragile in a world where loyalties shift like shadows. With the fate of Gotham hanging in the balance, Batman must confront his greatest fears and make a choice: embrace the darkness or rise as the beacon of hope the city desperately needs. In a silent dance of intrigue, action, and emotion, the story unfolds against a backdrop of expressionist visuals, reflecting the inner turmoil of a hero battling not just his foes but also the ghosts of his past.
