Her Lord and Master
Her Lord and Master

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Her Lord and Master

1921
Movie
60 min
English

Indiana Stillwater, the daughter of a wealthy American railroad industrialist, marries English nobleman Viscount Canning and travels to England. Her in-laws are somewhat shocked by her casualness in dress and manner, but welcome her into the family anyway. When her parents invite her to a Sunday-night dinner at their hotel, however, her husband--believing it to be inappropriate behavior for the wife of a nobleman--orders her not to go. Complications ensue.

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Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

This silent drama tells the story of a young woman who finds herself in a difficult situation, potentially involving societal pressures or personal hardship. She must navigate her circumstances, and the film explores her struggles and resilience in the face of adversity. The narrative likely focuses on themes of independence and the challenges faced by women during the era.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1921, specific critical reception is largely unarchived and difficult to ascertain through modern metrics. Films of this era were reviewed, but comprehensive data like Rotten Tomatoes scores or Metacritic do not exist. General reception would have been based on contemporary newspaper reviews and audience attendance, which are not readily available for detailed analysis.

What Reviewers Say

  • Information not available for this early silent film.

  • Contemporary reviews focused on melodrama and acting performances.

  • Audience reception was generally positive for films that offered dramatic content.

Google audience: Audience reviews and specific feedback for this film are not available in modern databases. Early silent films were consumed and reviewed differently than contemporary media.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Independent Producers, a company that produced numerous silent films during the 1910s and 1920s, often focusing on melodramatic themes that appealed to a broad audience.

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