A Lover in Pawn
A Lover in Pawn

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A Lover in Pawn

1920
Movie
116 min
Swedish

About loaner Master Samuel, based on a writings by Hjalmar Bergman

Insights

Director: Henry EdwardsGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling artist finds himself deeply in debt and about to lose his studio. In desperation, he arranges to marry a wealthy widow, only to discover she is already married and has no intention of going through with the ceremony. He then becomes entangled with another woman who offers to help him, leading to a complex web of financial and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, films of this era often aimed for melodramatic storytelling and emotional performances, which were generally well-received by contemporary audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores themes of financial desperation and romantic complications.

  • Features performances typical of early 20th-century melodramas.

  • The plot involves misunderstandings and the pursuit of love amidst poverty.

Google audience: Due to the age and obscurity of this silent film, specific audience reviews are not readily available. General sentiment for films of this period would have focused on the emotional narrative and acting.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel by Florence Barclay, a popular romance novelist of the early 20th century.

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