The Master Passion
The Master Passion

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The Master Passion

1917
Movie
50 min
English

Goaded by ambition for wealth, and the pleasure of her mother. Julia Long breaks her engagement with Jack Carter and marries George Bender, president of the National Bank.

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Director: George D. BakerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young painter, seeking inspiration and fame, becomes entangled with a wealthy and manipulative woman who controls his career. He struggles to maintain his artistic integrity and personal relationships amidst the pressures of society and his patron's demands. Ultimately, he must confront his own desires and make a choice between artistic success and genuine love.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the early 20th century, specific critical reception data for 'The Master Passion' is scarce in modern databases. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic narratives and romantic themes, appealing to a broad audience interested in moral tales and emotional storytelling. Its limited surviving distribution suggests it was likely a modest production that may not have garnered widespread acclaim but served its contemporary audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely a melodramatic romance typical of its era.

  • Focuses on themes of ambition, love, and artistic integrity.

  • Appealed to audiences seeking emotional narratives in the silent film era.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.

Fun Fact

As a silent film, 'The Master Passion' would have relied entirely on intertitles and the actors' performances to convey the story and dialogue, a common practice before the advent of synchronized sound.

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