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Street of Forgotten Women
For those who thought "Reefer Madness" was the first exploitation movie you'll be interested to know that the genre was alive and well during the silent era. "Street of Forgotten Women" is the usual potboiler about a rich girl who is disowned by her father when she decides she wants a career in show business. After sinking her money in a stage production which immediately flops, she's forced to try and earn a living dancing in a saloon in her underwear. Even worse, she is forced into prostitution in a slum apartment that just happens to be owned by HER FATHER!!!!!
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Plot Summary
The film centers on the plight of women caught in difficult circumstances, often leading them into crime. It explores themes of poverty, desperation, and the societal judgment faced by those on the fringes of society. The narrative follows several interconnected stories of women struggling to survive in a harsh urban environment.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1927, critical reception is scarce and not easily quantifiable by modern standards. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and social issues, with performances and direction being key elements of evaluation. Contemporary reviews would have likely focused on the melodrama and the performances of its lead actresses.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the harsh realities faced by women in difficult social and economic situations.
Features melodramatic storytelling typical of its era.
The film attempts to bring attention to societal issues through its narrative.
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Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it difficult to assess its full historical and artistic impact.
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