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Lying Lips

1916Movie50 minEnglish

Neal Frazer, a performer with old-fashioned ideas about women attending a Broadway show, saves the life of the star, Emily Alden. Their friendship matures into love. After marriage, Emily feels her loss of independence and Neal's restraint on her spending.

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Director: Alice Guy-BlachéGenres: Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

A melodrama detailing the struggles of a young woman who is tempted by wealth and societal pressures. She navigates a treacherous path, making choices that impact her relationships and her own moral compass.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with certainty. However, Alice Guy-Blaché was a pioneering filmmaker, and her work was generally appreciated for its storytelling and technical innovation during her active period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Pioneering work by a female director.
  • Explores themes of temptation and societal influence.
  • Typical melodrama structure of the silent film era.

Google audience: Due to the age and nature of the film, specific audience reviews are not available.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (lost film)

Fun Fact

This film is considered a 'lost film,' meaning no known copies currently exist, making it a subject of historical interest for film preservationists and scholars.

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