The Breath of Scandal
The Breath of Scandal

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The Breath of Scandal

1924
Movie
70 min
English

When Charles Hale is visiting his mistress, Sybil Russell, he is shot in the arm by Sybil's estranged and outraged husband. Hale's daughter, Marjorie, is so shocked to discover in this abrupt fashion her father's philandering that she leaves her wealthy home and goes to the slums to do settlement work. Marjorie, who is engaged to the district attorney, is there placed in a compromising position by her father's assailant, who intends to revenge himself upon the entire Hale family.

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Director: Alice Guy-BlachéGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film appears to be a lost silent film and details about its plot are scarce. However, the title suggests a narrative that likely explores secrets and their consequences within a social or familial context, possibly involving romantic entanglements that create scandal.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1924, particularly one that is now considered lost, there is no readily available critical reception data from contemporary sources. Information on its public reception is also unavailable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Film is considered lost, making consensus impossible to determine.

  • Lack of surviving prints and records prevents any analysis of its critical or audience reception.

  • Its historical context as an early 20th-century silent film is its primary significance today.

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The film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies or prints exist today, making it difficult to study and appreciate its artistic or narrative merits.

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