Clothes
Mistakenly believing that she has inherited a large estate from her father, Olivia Sherwood spends money wantonly. In reality, her funds are supplied by unscrupulous attorney Arnold West, whose ulterior motive is to possess her. When she falls in love with wealthy Richard Burbank, West becomes enraged. At a party, West confronts Olivia with the truth and threatens to expose her unless she marries him. Olivia frantically attempts to escape his advances and as West pursues her, he falls down the stairs and breaks his neck. Burbank overhears the entire confrontation and forgives Olivia, and they marry.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the story of a young woman from humble beginnings who finds herself entangled in high society. She navigates the complexities of wealth, love, and societal expectations, facing difficult choices that challenge her integrity and her heart. Her journey highlights the contrast between superficial appearances and true inner worth.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic storytelling and romantic entanglements, which were popular with audiences at the time. Reviews, where they exist, likely focused on the performance of the lead actress and the film's adherence to popular dramatic tropes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praise for the lead actress's performance in portraying a character of evolving social standing.
- Appreciation for the romantic storyline and its emotional arc.
- Commentary on the film's depiction of social class and its inherent conflicts.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Clothes' is not available due to its age and lack of widespread digital archiving. However, films from this period were generally well-received if they offered compelling melodrama and romance.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1908 play of the same name by Winchell Smith and Augustus Thomas.
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