This movie is both weird and sad. Of course, Edgar Allen Poe's life was sad, so a few points come for some accuracy. But it's also interesting. It's neat to possibly learn some things about Poe's ancestry and background. For instance, I didn't know his parents were actors. Then there's the interpretation of his epic poem "The Raven", a poem so famous that a team in the National Football League based its mascot on it (The Baltimore Ravens). Henry B. Walthall plays Edgar Allen Poe. In a few shots, he reminds me of Charlie Chaplain. I'm sure he wasn't going for that look considering the story material. I think Essanay (and Charles Brabin) tried to tell the story of Poe, but it's just so darned sad. Still, it's interesting.
Review of The Raven
