Environment
In their small-minded New England village Liz and her alcoholic father are rejected by the townspeople. When the new minister, Henry Penfield, comes to town he is attracted to Liz. Also arriving on the same train is young artist Arnold Brice. He takes a fancy to the prettiest girl in town, Mildred Holcombe who is the daughter of a deacon of the church. Mildred and Arnold fall in love, but her brother Arthur threatens to kill the artist if he finds them together. Heedless of Arthur's threats, Mildred goes to Arnold's studio, however Liz sees Arthur following and runs to the studio to warn them. Upon Arthur arrival Liz makes it seem it was she having an affair with Arnold. The deacons plan to banish Liz but Henry discovers the truth, resigns and announces his engagement to Liz.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary likely explored aspects of the natural world or societal issues related to the environment in 1917. Without specific details, it's presumed to be an educational film of its time, possibly focusing on conservation efforts, industrial impact, or natural landscapes.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of this 1917 short film is unavailable. Films of this era, especially shorts and documentaries, often did not receive the same level of critical analysis or widespread public discourse as contemporary productions.
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The concept of 'environmentalism' as a widespread movement gained significant traction much later in the 20th century, making a film titled 'Environment' in 1917 a remarkably early exploration of the subject matter, though specific details are lost to time.
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