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What Women Will Do
Lily Gibbs is involved with two crooks—her lover, Jim Corling, and Dr. Joe Parmenter. The criminals hatch a scheme to pass Lily off as the daughter-in-law of the wealthy Mrs. Wade, whose son has died. During a staged seance, Mrs. Wade is manipulated into believing that Lily was her son's secret wife. Mrs. Wade takes Lily into her home, showering her with wealth and affection. While living this lie, Lily falls in love with Arthur Brent, a man who treats her with genuine kindness. This new experience makes her want to leave her criminal past behind. Lily's resolve to break away is cemented when she discovers that Dr. Joe was responsible for the death of Mrs. Wade's son. After both of her former criminal associates meet their deaths, Lily confesses her deception to Mrs. Wade. She is forgiven and finds happiness, marrying Brent.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the intertwined lives of several characters navigating societal expectations and personal desires in the early 20th century. It explores themes of romance, ambition, and the challenges faced by women seeking independence and fulfillment.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1921, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern accessible databases. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic or comedic storytelling, aiming to entertain a broad audience.
What Reviewers Say
Focuses on lighthearted romantic entanglements.
Explores evolving roles and aspirations of women.
Offers a glimpse into early 20th-century social dynamics.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reviews from Google for this 1921 film is not available.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it impossible to view or re-evaluate by modern standards.
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