The Virtuous Model
The Virtuous Model

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The Virtuous Model

1919
Movie
60 min
English

Denise Fleury supports her invalid mother in the Montmartre slums by making artificial flowers in a factory. When she loses her job, Denise is convinced by her friend Suzanne to join her working in a cabaret.

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Director: Harry A. PollardGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a secluded, virtuous background is thrust into the dazzling and potentially corrupting world of high society. She navigates its complexities, facing temptations and moral dilemmas as she tries to maintain her integrity amidst a backdrop of wealth and intrigue. The film explores her journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1919, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era often aimed to provide moral instruction and dramatic entertainment, suggesting it was likely viewed as a typical melodrama with a focus on virtue overcoming vice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a straightforward moral narrative.

  • Features a heroine who embodies purity and strength.

  • Explores themes of societal influence on character.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'The Virtuous Model (1919)' is not available due to the film's age and limited distribution in the digital era.

Fun Fact

The film's star, Mona Darkfeather, was a Native American actress who often played roles that either embraced or subverted stereotypes of Indigenous women during the silent film era.

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