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Soul Mates
Lowell Sherman's seemingly perfect marriage to Alice, which is shattered when she has an affair with his best friend, Cyril Carr; Lowell's revenge ruins Cyril, leading to suicide, after which Lowell supports Cyril's son and marries Cyril's widow, Muriel, finding a complex love amidst ruin and guilt.
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Plot Summary
In this silent drama, a young woman, left at the altar, finds solace in writing letters to an unknown soldier during wartime. Her correspondence deepens into a profound connection, but when the soldier finally returns, he is not the man she imagined. The film explores themes of idealized love versus reality and the enduring power of emotional bonds.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. Information suggests it was a melodrama typical of its era, focusing on emotional storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Melodramatic plot focused on emotional connections.
A typical romance drama of the silent film era.
Explores themes of love, loss, and idealized relationships.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring Alice Brady, who would go on to have a long and successful career in Hollywood, winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1938 for 'In Old Chicago'.
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