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Twilight
A baby, found strapped to a donkey in the North Carolina mountains where her father drowned, is called Twilight and raised by the Anwells. At sixteen, Twilight, in love with her foster brother Jim, who runs the family's lumber business, grows jealous when Elise Charmant, vacationing with her father, a brain specialist, monopolizes Jim at the Fireman's Ball.
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Plot Summary
In this silent film drama, a young woman named Mary is caught between two suitors, one respectable and the other a charming but potentially dangerous individual. As she navigates these complex romantic entanglements, she must confront her own desires and make choices that will shape her future. The film explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the consequences of one's decisions in early 20th-century America.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1919, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, contemporary reviews likely focused on the actors' performances, the melodrama of the plot, and its appeal to a popular audience seeking romantic and dramatic narratives. Films of this era were generally reviewed more for their entertainment value and moral messages than for deep artistic critique.
What Reviewers Say
The film likely offered a standard romantic drama for its time.
Bert Lytell's performance was probably a key draw for audiences.
Explored typical themes of love and societal pressures prevalent in early cinema.
Google audience: No specific audience reviews are available for this silent film from 1919.
Fun Fact
This film is a silent drama and should not be confused with the much later, popular book series and film franchise of the same name.
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