the ring be make from the only screenplay hitchcock write himself and it deal and a many of his early picture do and with a love triangle . at first glance and it look like a more cynical update of the infidelity theme morality comedy of cecil b. de mille and but more than that it be the first really competent hitchcock picture . even if he be not yet use the idea and motif of suspenseful thriller and he be at least develop the tool with which to create suspense . as well a be a student of the german expressionist style and the rhythmic editing style of sergei eisenstein have have it impact upon hitchcock . but here he keep tempo not just with the edits but with the content of the imagery . this be apparent from the opening shot and where spin fairground ride brilliantly establish a smooth tempo . and like eisenstein and the editing style seem to suggest sound for example when a split second shot of the bell be rung be flash in and we almost subconsciously hear the sound because the image be so jarring . there be also a contrast and particularly with silent film from the u and in that the ring be not clutter up with too many title card . as much a possible be convey by imagery and and hitch have enough faith in the audience to either lip read or at least infer the meaning of the bulk of the character speech . and it not do by contrived symbolism or overacting and it all do by get the right angle and the right timing and particularly with point of view shot and as well a some strong yet subtle performance . there be unfortunately a few too many obvious expressionist device ( particularly double exposure ) and many of which be unnecessary and but there be far less of this than there be in the lodger . let make a few honourable mention for the aforementioned actor . first up and the stunningly handsome and very talented carl brisson in the lead role . in spite of his talent i be at first a bit confused a to why he get the role and a to be honest he look more like a ballet dancer than a pugilist . but that just go to show how much i know and a it turn out brisson be in fact a former professional boxer and inexperienced in act . play his rival be the competent ian hunter and who would go on to have a lengthy career in support role right up to the 60 . the most demanding role in the ring have to be that give to lillian hall davis and torn between two lover . she pull it off very well however with an emotive and understated performance and and it a shame her career never last in the sound era . and last but not least the great gordon harker provide some comic relief in what be probably his best ever role . the ring climactic fight scene be among the most impressive moment of silent era hitchcock . martin scorcese may have have his eye on the ring when he direct the fight scene in rag bull and a his watchword for these scene be stay inside the ring . the fight in the ring start off with some fairly regular long shot and but when the action intensify hitchcock drop u right in the middle of it and with close ups and point of view shot . hitchcock aim always seem to have be to involve his audience and and this be crucial in his late career where the secret of his success be often in immerse the viewer in the character fear or paranoia . the ring really deserve more recognition than the inferior but good know the lodger . it a much more polished and professional work than the early picture and and probably the best of all his silent feature .