Ignorance
Ignorance

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Ignorance

1916
Movie
50 min
English

Silent crime drama about the dangers of the title situation.

Insights

Director: Louis GasnierGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman is forced into a marriage she does not want, leading to unhappiness and difficult choices. She struggles with societal expectations and her own desires, ultimately seeking a path to true love and independence.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, specific critical reviews and audience reception data are largely unavailable today. The film is considered a minor work in the early careers of its actors, noted more for its melodramatic themes typical of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Early silent melodrama focused on marital strife.

  • Features a young Gloria Swanson in a dramatic role.

  • Reflects common themes of societal pressure and romantic longing in early cinema.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

This film was an early role for Gloria Swanson, who would go on to become one of Hollywood's most iconic stars of the silent and early sound eras.

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