Lightning Love
Lightning Love

Lightning Love

1923Movie20 minEnglish

The storm, which takes up most of the second reel, is a trial run for the storm sequence in The Wizard Of Oz which Semon would make in 1925. Fox released a comedy that was an exact copy of Lightning Love just before the Semon film was due to come out. Albert E. Smith noticed the similarities and on September 5, 1923 attempted to have the Fox film pulled from the exhibitors.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: William A. SeiterGenres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, orphaned and alone, works in a mill. She is given a chance at a better life by a wealthy benefactor, but her naivete leads her into a series of romantic entanglements. She must navigate societal expectations and her own desires to find true happiness and security.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the early 1920s, 'Lightning Love' received moderate attention during its release. Critics at the time often highlighted Viola Dana's performance and the film's melodramatic elements. Modern critical analysis is limited due to the film's age and relative obscurity, but it is generally viewed as a typical example of the romantic dramas of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Viola Dana delivers a compelling performance as a vulnerable young woman.
  • The film's melodrama and romantic plot were characteristic of early 1920s cinema.
  • While not a groundbreaking film, it effectively portrays themes of love and societal challenges.

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Fun Fact

Viola Dana was a prominent silent film actress who, at her peak, was compared to stars like Mary Pickford and Lillian Gish.

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