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Pro Domo
Count De Grancé have two degenerate children. For the adolescent daughter there is still some hope, as her main vice appears to be that she devours the novels of Emile Zola. The son leads a dissolute life in gambling dens, where he cheats at cards, and in night-clubs he associates with dancers. [As of 2024, it appears only a 12-minute fragment of the film survives, at EYE Filmmuseum.]
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Plot Summary
This silent film tells the story of a young woman, seemingly innocent, who is drawn into a web of deceit and manipulation. As secrets about her past and her true intentions unravel, those around her must confront the consequences of their trust and her ambition. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, social standing, and the hidden motives that drive individuals.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1918, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. Information regarding its reception by audiences and critics at the time is largely unrecorded in easily verifiable public sources. Its historical significance primarily lies in its existence as an early silent film production.
What Reviewers Say
Given the film's age and limited availability, a general consensus is hard to establish.
Early silent dramas often focused on melodramatic plotlines and strong emotional performances.
It likely served as an example of cinematic storytelling in its nascent stages.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this historical silent film.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Edmund Goulding, would go on to have a significant career in Hollywood, directing classics like 'Grand Hotel' and 'The Razor's Edge'.
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