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Lawrence Revel, celebrated in society circles for his success with women, is devoted to his son Dick and objects to his marrying Nellie, a cabaret dancer. To prove her unworthiness, Beau asks his son not to see her for 2 weeks. Unwittingly, Beau falls in love with the girl, but his attentions are refused.
The film follows a young man from the streets of Paris who rises to prominence and falls in love. He navigates the complexities of society and his own desires.
As a silent film from 1921, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, films of this era often relied on melodramatic themes and romantic entanglements, which were generally popular with audiences of the time.
Praised for its romantic narrative typical of the silent film era.
Likely appreciated for its portrayal of social climbing and Parisian life.
Acting performances were generally in line with the dramatic conventions of the time.
Google audience: Audience reception for films of this age is difficult to quantify. It is assumed that fans of romantic dramas and melodramas of the early 1920s would have found this film engaging.
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today.
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I think sometimes we look at films made in the early twenties through rose-tinted spectacles. We are inclined to forgive much as these film makers and actors really were at the cutting edge of development of this most embryonic phase of the...