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When False Tongues Speak
After Mary Page marries Fred Walton, she soon discovers that he is a womanizer. She tries to ignore Fred's affairs but, refuses to file for divorce even when Platt Sinclair, her husband's lawyer, urges her to do so. Mary does not realize that Sinclair is actually helping Fred, who is in love with his current mistress, Helen Lee, and wants to marry her. To escape her misery, Mary organizes a settlement house in the slums and there meets reporter Eric Mann, with whom she becomes very close.
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Plot Summary
The story follows a young woman who is drawn into a life of crime by a charismatic but dangerous man. She finds herself caught between her love for him and the consequences of their actions. Ultimately, she must confront the choices she has made and decide on a path towards redemption or further ruin.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1917, specific critical reviews and audience reception data are scarce and difficult to verify through modern databases. However, films of this era typically aimed to provide moralistic tales or melodramatic entertainment, and 'When False Tongues Speak' likely followed suit.
What Reviewers Say
Silent dramas of this period often explored themes of temptation and moral consequence.
Performances by actors like Dorothy Gish were generally well-regarded for their expressiveness.
The melodrama likely provided a strong emotional narrative for contemporary audiences.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.
Fun Fact
Arthur V. Johnson, the director, was also a prolific actor in the early days of Hollywood, often appearing in Westerns and dramas.
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