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A House Divided
Orphan Mary Lord, the ward of Sir Arthur Stanhope of Parliament, is attracted to Philip Carmichael, a young politician, who ignores her and goes through a supposedly mock marriage at a wild party with actress Sheelah Delayne. Years later, Philip falls in love with Mary, now married to Sir Arthur, who dies from a stroke when he sees Philip and Mary together. Remorseful, they try to keep apart but eventually marry in France. Later, Sheelah confronts Philip with their son and proof that they are married. When Philip is arrested for bigamy, Mary testifies, to her humiliation, that she and Philip are not married, and then disappears. After her son dies, Sheelah goes to France as a canteen worker and finds Mary wandering in a daze. Feeling pity, Sheelah has her marriage annulled and sends for Philip. When Mary hears soldiers sing a song she used to sing to Philip, she recognizes Philip and they resume their marriage.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a woman who marries a wealthy businessman, only to discover his cruel nature. She leaves him and raises her child alone, facing numerous hardships. Years later, her child is grown and the family's fate becomes intertwined with the businessman's dark past.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'A House Divided (1919)' is scarce due to its age and status as a lost film. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not widely available in modern databases.
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A House Divided (1919) is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies are believed to exist today, making it impossible to view or analyze directly.
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