Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones

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Rolling Stones

1916
Movie
50 min
English

Rolling Stones is a 1916 American drama silent film directed by Dell Henderson.

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Director: Rupert JulianGenres: Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

A young orphan girl, abandoned by her gambler father, is taken in by a wealthy family. She endures mistreatment from her guardian and falls in love with the family's son, only to face further hardship when her father re-enters her life.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is not well-documented in the way modern films are. However, its existence and subsequent preservation suggest it had some level of cultural impact or interest at the time. Information on audience reception is scarce.

What Reviewers Say

  • A melodramatic tale of hardship and resilience in the silent era.

  • Features early performances from notable actors, though details are scarce.

  • Reflects common themes of abandonment and social class prevalent in early 20th-century cinema.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and status as a silent picture, specific user reviews and summaries are not available.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for being an early appearance of a young W.C. Fields, long before his iconic comedic roles.

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