What is interesting is that some were released with an ending specially modified for Russia. Some of its movies had two endings: a happy one for English and American audiences and a tragic one for Russian ones. August Blom/Nordisk Film Kompagni, 1913There were times when the sad ending was filmed in Russia with double actors. August Blom/Nordisk Film Kompagni, 1913Why did the studios go to such lengths? The tragic ending of a movie gave it a greater emotional intensity, making the audience empathize and sympathize with the characters.”