The Innocent Sinner
The Innocent Sinner

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The Innocent Sinner

1917
Movie
60 min
English

An innocent country girl, Mary Ellen Ellis, moves to the city with an experienced man, Walter Benton, under the promise of marriage. Once in the city, she finds herself in a "world of crime" but reforms a burglar named Bull Clark. Clark, in turn, saves her from another criminal called "The Weasel," and repays her with his gratitude.

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Director: Dell HendersonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this silent film, a man finds himself entangled in a series of comical and dramatic situations as he navigates his way through life. The narrative follows his journey, highlighting his innocence in the face of various predicaments.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1917, specific critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films from this era often focused on broad comedic situations and melodrama to engage audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Films of this era were primarily characterized by their visual storytelling and often relied on exaggerated performances.

  • The Innocent Sinner likely provided audiences with light entertainment through its comedic and dramatic elements.

Google audience: Due to the age and nature of the film, there are no readily available Google user reviews or summaries.

Fun Fact

Eddie Cantor, a prominent vaudeville star and comedian, began his film career during the silent era, appearing in numerous short films and features before transitioning to sound.

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