Movie spotlight
After Five
Thinking that he has lost both his money and his beloved Nora's in a bad investment young New Yorker Ted Ewing arranges for his own murder. Suddenly he discovers the money is safe and has in fact doubled and sets out to cancel the contract on his life. But will he be able to do so in time?
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young man, heir to a fortune, falls in love with a chorus girl. His family disapproves, leading to a dramatic confrontation. The story explores themes of class differences and societal expectations within the context of early 20th-century New York.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1915, specific contemporary critical reviews are scarce and not widely archived. However, its release within the burgeoning American film industry suggests it was part of a landscape exploring melodramatic and comedic storylines that appealed to a wide audience.
What Reviewers Say
Lost film, specific consensus unavailable.
Likely featured common silent film tropes of the era.
Explored social class themes prevalent in early cinema.
Google audience: As a lost film, there is no available data for Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
Despite its historical significance as an early feature film starring Lillian Gish, 'After Five' is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today.
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