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Children of Jazz
Babs Weston agrees to marry adventurer Richard Forestall before his hasty departure, accepting his ring and promising to be faithful. Richard returns to find that his fiancée has become a "victim of jazz" and is engaged to two other men, one of whom is not yet divorced. He leaves Babs and visits his parents on their island in the Caribbean Sea, where, by coincidence, Babs and some of her thrill-seeking friends become stranded. Richard proceeds to reform the young wastrels by giving them useful occupations, and wins Babs over to a more healthful life.
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Plot Summary
This silent film tells the story of a young woman from a small town who moves to the city and becomes entangled in the fast-paced, modern world. She experiences love and heartbreak as she navigates societal expectations and her own desires in the Roaring Twenties.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 1920s, specific contemporary critical reception is scarce. However, it was a popular film of its time, reflecting the era's burgeoning interest in urban life and changing social mores. Its star, Lois Wilson, was a prominent actress of the silent film era.
What Reviewers Say
Reflects the changing social landscape of the 1920s.
Features popular stars of the silent film era.
Offers a dramatic portrayal of urban life and romance.
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Fun Fact
This film was one of the early vehicles for actress Lois Wilson, who was a major star in the 1920s and often called 'The Girl with the Million Dollar Smile'.
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