Stranded
Stranded

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Stranded

1927
Movie
63 min
English

When a pretty small-town girl with no talent goes to Hollywood, what could go wrong? She could get Stranded!

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: S. Sylvan SimonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a wealthy family finds herself disowned and penniless after a scandalous affair. To survive, she takes on jobs in humble establishments, experiencing a vastly different life. She eventually finds love and a new sense of purpose far from her privileged upbringing.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Stranded' received a mixed reception upon its release. While some praised its melodramatic themes and the performance of its lead, others found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality. It was generally seen as a serviceable drama of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional resonance and earnest performances.

  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative common in films of the era.

  • Viewed as a modest, if unremarkable, dramatic offering.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's age. However, what little is known suggests viewers found it a decent melodrama, appreciating its exploration of social class and redemption, though some found it too sentimental.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by the independent studio Sono Art-World Wide Pictures, which aimed to create films that appealed to a broad audience with moralistic themes.

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