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Mynderse Van Dyun, a wealthy old New York aristocrat, has one goal in life, to see his granddaughter Catherine and grandson Pell married; for, although they are cousins, the marriage would perpetuate the family name. Catherine, however, is in love with Paul La Farge and detests her drug-addicted cousin, who seduces and then secretly marries her maid, Nora Duffy.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young socialite, facing the loss of her fortune, decides to pursue a career in nursing. She undergoes rigorous training and dedicates herself to helping the wounded during wartime. Her journey tests her resolve and transforms her perspective on life and service.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1917, specific contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain. Surviving information suggests it was a melodrama that resonated with audiences of its time, focusing on themes of duty and personal growth.
What Reviewers Say
The film likely appealed to audiences with its sentimental narrative.
It may have been praised for its depiction of a woman's dedication to a noble cause.
Its dramatic elements would have been a key draw during the silent film era.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this silent film.
Fun Fact
William Desmond Taylor, the director, was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the silent era, and his mysterious death in 1922 became one of Hollywood's most enduring unsolved crimes.
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