Her Great Price
Her Great Price

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Her Great Price

1916
Movie
60 min
English

Before the guests arrive for a party in her apartment, Agnes Lambert, a writer of unsalable fiction, starts revising one of her stories because she realizes that it lacks drama and emotion. Later, she begins a romance with Tom Leighton, but although Tom loves her, he is already engaged to Ruth Beresford, who was recently blinded in an explosion.

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Director: Harley KnolesGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from humble beginnings finds herself caught between two suitors, one wealthy and established, the other a struggling artist. She navigates societal expectations and her own desires as she grapples with the choices that will determine her future and her perceived 'great price' in life.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic narratives and moral lessons, which were popular with audiences of the time. Its survival and exhibition status are difficult to ascertain.

What Reviewers Say

  • Silent melodrama exploring themes of love, wealth, and social standing.

  • Features a young woman making difficult life choices in a bygone era.

  • Likely a product of its time, focusing on emotional arcs and moral quandaries.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this silent film is not available due to its age and limited modern distribution.

Fun Fact

Many silent films from this era are now lost or exist only in fragments, making it challenging to find detailed information or view them today.

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