After checking, I see that "Ambikapathy" is indeed a 1937 film directed by Ellis R. Dungan. It is a black-and-white film, but whether it's silent or not. Some sources say it was a silent film with music, meaning it doesn't have synchronized dialogue but might have background scores. So, yes, in that case, it's considered a silent film.
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Including quotes from critics or historians would add depth. But since it's about an old film, maybe there aren't many modern reviews, but historical assessments. After checking, I see that "Ambikapathy" is indeed