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The Snob
At a college dance, Kathryn meets popular football hero, Bill Putnam. However, after discovering he is working his way through school as a waiter, she strikes his name from her dance card in disgust. Bill's wealthy friends decide to teach her a lesson by pretending that they are also waiters. Humiliated, Kathryn flees the party in a rage. After reflecting on her behavior, Kathryn realizes that work and service are virtues. To atone for her previous elitism, she takes a job as a waitress at a restaurant. Bill's friends eventually spot her working and inform him of her change of heart. Bill rushes to her, proposes marriage, and is eventually put in charge of her father's oil interests.
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Plot Summary
A young social climber, driven by a desire to shed his humble origins, infiltrates high society. He adopts airs of sophistication and wealth, attracting the attention of a wealthy debutante. However, his fabricated persona begins to unravel as his true identity threatens to be exposed, leading to a crisis of conscience.
Critical Reception
As a silent film, 'The Snob' was a modest success, appreciated for its lighthearted portrayal of social aspirations and its star, John Gilbert. While not a groundbreaking film, it provided effective entertainment for its time, reflecting common societal themes of class and ambition.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for John Gilbert's charming performance.
Seen as a light and entertaining social commentary.
Appreciated for its depiction of the era's social dynamics.
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Fun Fact
The film marked one of the earliest appearances of Joan Crawford, who had a small role as a flapper and chorus girl.
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