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In the film version of the famous novel of Count Leo Tolstoi, made by that able producer Herbert Brenon, will be found a production with which little fault, if any, can be found. Both the novel and the stage adaptation have been utilized in the making of the picture. Nance O'Neil as the star of the production does not play her best until the big scene of the production, where, driven mad by the revelation of circumstances surrounding the love affair of her husband and sister, she shoots them both. In this scene she rises to splendid dramatic heights. Earlier in the production, however, she appears to be working under restraint and a consciousness of the camera. Theda Bara as the younger sister gives a fine portrayal of the role. William Shay as Gregor Moskowitz does an excellent piece of work, as does also little Mimi Yvonne as the child of Ruth. The sociological significance of the story has been well preserved. - The Moving Picture World, March 27, 1915