Wealth
Artist Mary McLeod, while returning to New York, discovers she has lost her train ticket; young Phillip Dominick, a millionaire playboy, offers her his drawing room, posing as her brother, and their friendship in time develops into love. They are married, and Phillip takes his bride to his wealthy mother, on whom he is financially dependent. Mrs. Dominick, however, has plans to separate the couple and marry Phillip to a society girl, and though Mary begs him to take her away, she agrees to remain until the birth of her baby. The grandmother assumes full charge of the child, but despite careful nursing the child dies, and a subsequent misunderstanding causes Mary to leave. Phillip finds her and promises to start a new life in their own home on his own resources.
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Plot Summary
A struggling young man from the wrong side of the tracks falls in love with a wealthy socialite. Their different backgrounds and social standing create significant obstacles in their relationship. He must overcome his own insecurities and the prejudices of her family to prove his worth and win her heart. The film explores themes of class, ambition, and the enduring power of love against societal pressures.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1921, contemporary critical reception is not readily available in modern formats. However, the film was a commercial success, and Douglas Fairbanks was at the height of his popularity, known for his swashbuckling roles. The film is now considered a lost film, making its critical reception difficult to ascertain beyond its initial box office performance and Fairbanks' star power.
What Reviewers Say
- Douglas Fairbanks' star appeal drove early success.
- The film's themes of social mobility resonated with audiences of the era.
- Now considered a lost film, its specific artistic merits are largely unrecoverable.
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Fun Fact
Wealth is now considered a lost film, meaning no complete copies are known to exist today.
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