anger and fear are almost palatable. ... The ending of the film is also very dramatic and works well, without a false Hollywood happy ending ... It was nice to see the hardships of poverty portrayed without any easy answers, something that doesn't often happen." References External links The Italian at SilentEraThe Italian'' essay by Daniel Eagan in America's Film Legacy: The Authoritative Guide to the Landmark Movies in the National Film Registry, A&C Black, 2010 , pages 41–42 1915 films United States National Film Registry films American black-and-white films American silent feature films Films about Italian-American culture Articles containing video clips Films directed by Reginald Barker 1910s American films