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Arthur Imhoff
At the age of 50, the surgeon Privy Councillor Professor Imhoff marries the young, beautiful but poor orphan Annie von Arenberg. On the wedding day, the professor's students put on a ceremonial procession. Annie falls in love with the student speaker Baron Bernfeld. After a few months, she leaves her husband for him. Although the professor can hardly bear the defeat, he does not take revenge, but saves her new young lover's life during a complicated surgical operation.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Arthur Imhoff, is raised in ignorance of her true parentage by her devoted but misguided aunt. When her aunt's former lover returns, Arthur's world is thrown into chaos as secrets are revealed and her past comes back to haunt her. She must navigate societal expectations and her own heart to find her place in the world.
Critical Reception
This film was part of a prolific era for silent film, showcasing early dramatic performances. Critically, it was received as a standard melodrama of its time, appreciated for its emotional content and leading performances, though not groundbreaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and melodrama.
Alice Brady's performance was noted for its sincerity.
Seen as a typical, yet engaging, romantic drama of the silent era.
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Fun Fact
Alice Brady, who played the titular character, was a prominent stage actress who transitioned successfully to silent films and later, acclaimed talkies, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1937.
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