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Flower of Paris
Fleur de Paris has Mistinguett playing herself in a double role as two very different characters. One role has her performing as a music hall star, whose popularity leads an American impresario to lure her with a lucrative offer to tour the United States. The other role turns her into Margot Panard, a young working-class dressmaker lured to the theater by posters of Mistinguett.
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Plot Summary
A beautiful young woman from a Parisian flower market is discovered by a wealthy American businessman. He brings her to America with promises of a better life and potential marriage. However, she soon finds herself entangled in the complexities of high society and American culture, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic situations as she navigates her new surroundings and her feelings for the man who brought her there.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, detailed contemporary critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era starring Mae Murray were generally popular with audiences for their romantic narratives and the star's charming performances. It is understood to have been a commercially successful film for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Mae Murray's star power was a significant draw for audiences.
The film likely offered a lighthearted romantic drama appealing to the sensibilities of the time.
Visuals and set design would have been key elements in showcasing the contrast between Parisian street life and American high society.
Google audience: Given the film's age and silent nature, specific Google user reviews are not available. However, films from this period that survive and are discussed are generally appreciated for their historical significance and as examples of early filmmaking techniques.
Fun Fact
Mae Murray was a major silent film star known as the 'Reno Flopper' and later the 'Bluebird of Hollywood', famous for her unique dancing style and extravagant costumes.
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