When Do We Eat?
Impersonating Little Eva in a third-rate travelling production of Uncle Tom's Cabin fails to earn Nora enough for a square daily meal, and to make thing worse, her stage career comes to a sudden end when the sheriff arrives with a writ of seizure. Nora hops a passing freight but is frightened by a tramp, jumps off, and literally rolls into the town of Wattelville. After being arrested as a suspicious character, Nora is adopted by the kindly Ma Forbes, whose son James works in the local bank. "Pug" Hennessy and "Soup" McCool, two crooks, inveigle the scrupulously honest James into a poker game and, as a result, he is forced to steal $300 from the bank to cover his losses. Impersonating expert safe-cracker Velvet Mary, Nora helps the crooks to break into the bank, but upon opening the safe, she sounds the alarm, and the crooks are arrested. Having learned his lesson, James proposes to Nora, who never again is forced to go hungry.
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Plot Summary
This silent film tells the story of a young woman, portrayed by Mary Miles Minter, who finds herself in a precarious situation involving a man with questionable intentions. As she navigates the social complexities and potential dangers of her circumstances, she must rely on her wit and the help of others to find a favorable resolution.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1918, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain definitively through modern aggregated sources. However, Mary Miles Minter was a popular star at the time, and her films generally performed well with audiences who appreciated her youthful charm and dramatic portrayals.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Mary Miles Minter's performance as a young woman navigating difficult circumstances.
- Acknowledged as a typical melodrama of its era, appealing to contemporary tastes for romantic drama and moral tales.
- Its status as a lost film makes comprehensive review analysis impossible.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable. As a lost film, it is not typically considered for modern accolades.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today. Its plot details are primarily known through contemporary reviews and synopses.
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