Common Clay
Common Clay

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Common Clay

1930
Movie
93 min
English

A maid with a checkered past falls in love with the son in the posh household where she works, and gives him a baby.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Thornton FreelandGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a poor background finds herself entangled with a wealthy family. She falls for the son of the house but faces societal prejudice and a complicated past. The film explores themes of class differences and forbidden love in early 20th-century America.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular attention paid to the performances of its lead actors and its exploration of social dynamics. It was seen as a melodramatic but engaging story that resonated with audiences of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional storytelling and acting.

  • Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable.

  • Noted for its depiction of social class struggles.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a popular stage play of the same name by Charles Kenyon.

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