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Sweet Lavender
Ruth Holt, owner of a boardinghouse in a small college town, lives with her pretty niece "Sweet Lavender," who believes that Ruth is her mother. When boarder Clem Hale, president of the freshman class, is the victim of a prank played by several of his classmates, Lavender rescues him and the two fall in love. Clem's guardian, Horace Weatherburn, becomes concerned about his ward's adoration for a "commoner" and arrives to break up their romance. Ruth, who recognizes Washburn as Lavender's real father and the man who brought her sister grief, strongly opposes the match and sends Lavender off to boarding school. Upon learning that Clem is seriously ill, Lavender runs away to comfort her sweetheart and, in her plight, faints by the side of the road. Weatherburn finds her and is so touched by her concern, that he relents his previous disapproval. Ruth then reveals Lavender's parentage to her father who offers his blessing to the couple.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Lavender lives a simple life in a rural setting, caring for her invalid aunt. Her peaceful existence is disrupted by the arrival of a charming suitor, leading to a series of emotional entanglements and personal growth as she navigates love and responsibility.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reviews and audience reception data are scarce. However, films of this era starring Mary Miles Minter were generally popular with audiences for their sentimental stories and melodramatic plots.
What Reviewers Say
Silent dramas of this period often focused on themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations.
Mary Miles Minter's performances were typically characterized by innocence and emotional depth.
The film likely offered a visually appealing narrative with its rural setting and romantic subplots.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the 1893 stage play of the same name by Arthur Wing Pinero.
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