In British silent cinema no male star suffered or shimmered like Ivor Novello, so this second film in the 'Rat' series shows his acting talents off perfectly. From the opening sequences where he is the darling of the smart set, through to the ending where he is an outcast, reduced to catching the scraps of food rejected by the dogs, Novello is never less than compelling.
With beautiful shots in the ballroom, in the underground clubs, or out in the moonlit veranda, the 'Triumph of the Rat' looks great. There are laugh out loud moments and also scenes of sadness, which is just the thing silent cinema could do to perfection.
With beautiful shots in the ballroom, in the underground clubs, or out in the moonlit veranda, the 'Triumph of the Rat' looks great. There are laugh out loud moments and also scenes of sadness, which is just the thing silent cinema could do to perfection.