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The Sleeping Beauty
Filled with jealousy, the evil witch Maleficent curses Princess Aurora to die on her 16th birthday. Thanks to Aurora's guardian fairies she only falls into a deep sleep that can be ended with a kiss from her betrothed, Prince Phillip. To prevent Phillip from rescuing Aurora, Maleficent kidnaps and imprisons him. The good fairies are the last hope to free Phillip so that he can awaken Aurora.
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Plot Summary
This early silent film adaptation of the classic fairy tale follows the story of a princess cursed to sleep for a hundred years. A prince eventually braves the thorns and awakens her with a kiss, breaking the spell and leading to their happy ending.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, specific critical reception from its time is difficult to ascertain through modern metrics. However, its existence as an adaptation of a beloved fairy tale suggests it aimed to entertain a broad audience with its visual storytelling and familiar narrative.
What Reviewers Say
A visually driven interpretation of a classic fairy tale.
Represents early cinematic attempts at adapting popular stories.
Offers a brief, magical escape through its narrative.
Google audience: Due to its age and obscurity, there are no publicly available Google user reviews for this specific 1913 film.
Fun Fact
This 1913 version is one of the earliest known film adaptations of the Sleeping Beauty story, predating many more famous cinematic interpretations and showcasing the nascent possibilities of filmmaking in portraying fantastical narratives.
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