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Tempest and Sunshine
Planter Middleton of Kentucky has two beautiful daughters, "Tempest," and "Sunshine," because of their different dispositions. "Sunshine" loves Dr. Lacey of New Orleans but is wooed by village postmaster Bill Jeffreys, who she rejects when he proposes. Soon after the Dr. & Sunshine become engaged, he is compelled to return to his home city. During his absence, "Tempest," who loves him, conspires with Bill Jeffreys to intercept the lovers' letters making the pair doubt each other. The Doctor decides to marry "Tempest” while Sunshine is brokenhearted. Just as Tempest and the Doctor are about to be married, the ceremony is interrupted by Jeffreys, who confesses the plot, and the lovers reunited.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film tells the story of two young women, Tempest and Sunshine, who are rivals for the affections of the same man. Their competition leads to a series of humorous and dramatic misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, 'Tempest and Sunshine' is historically significant for its place in cinema's development. While specific contemporary reviews are scarce, it is recognized as an example of early narrative filmmaking and Alice Guy-Blaché's prolific directorial output.
What Reviewers Say
A charming early example of narrative storytelling in film.
Demonstrates the burgeoning potential of the moving picture as a medium for dramatic and comedic expression.
Notable for its director, Alice Guy-Blaché, a pioneer of cinema.
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Fun Fact
Alice Guy-Blaché, the director of 'Tempest and Sunshine', is considered one of the first women to direct a narrative film and is credited with inventing the first commercially successful film studio.
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