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Charming Mimi-Trottin is in love with typographer Louis Chausson, nicknamed Godasse. She meets Doudou, actually a Vicomte, estranged with his parents who are rich automobile manufacturers. Godasse abandons Mimi because of his professional ambitions and Doudou rescues her from a suicide. After making peace with his parents, the young man has Mimi hired as a typist at the factory. After winning a race with one of his father's car, he soon wins the heart and the hand of Mimi.
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Plot Summary
This film is the sequel to 'Les Trois Mousquetaires' (1921) and follows the adventures of the Musketeers twenty years later. D'Artagnan, now a captain, reunites with his old friends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis to face new conspiracies and protect the young King Louis XIV.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1922, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain in modern terms. However, it was a significant production in French cinema of its era, notable for its scale and faithfulness to Dumas's novel. Audience reception was likely positive given the popularity of the source material and the preceding film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious scope and period detail in bringing Dumas's epic to the screen.
Recognized as a significant French silent film adaptation.
Appreciated for continuing the beloved adventures of the Musketeers.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific silent film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in both France and Belgium, utilizing extensive sets to recreate 17th-century Paris and other locations.
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