Lois Weber's "Suspense"

 

Suspense

   Lois Weber’s 1913, drama/thriller film titled, Suspense, is about a wife who is put in a dangerous situation when a man breaks into her home while her husband is away. The husband and the police rush to her rescue after she locks her and her infant child in a bedroom. The police catch the intruder just in time and save the wife and baby. 

    This film is notable for its use of suspenseful camera angles and editing. In this film, Weber creates a gripping plot that creates tension and anticipation in the audience. Although this is a silent film, Weber is able to create a suspenseful and interesting storyline without the use of sound, which makes this film and Lois Weber as a director, even more noteworthy. 

    Weber's work is especially significant because of her work as a director in a business predominantly run by men. Lois Weber was a pioneer for women who wanted to be a part of the film making insustry and she paved the way for future female directors. She pushed boundaries in her films and shaped the way we create movies today.