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Nice People
Teddy Gloucester, one of the group of jazz age "nice people," is caught in a farmhouse during a storm with her intoxicated companion, Scotty. A stranger (Billy Wade) also seeking shelter saves her from Scotty's unwelcome attentions but not from the scandal which results from her father's discovery of her and Scotty--alone--the next morning. Hurt by the snubbing she receives from her friends, Teddy settles down and agrees to become an old-fashioned wife to Billy.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on the wealthy Vanderveen family and their decadent lifestyle in Long Island. When the independent and somewhat rebellious Aiken "All-A-1" Drummond arrives, she finds herself drawn into their world of parties and questionable morals. Her relationship with the family's scion, Charles Vanderveen, becomes complicated as she navigates the superficiality and underlying tensions of this elite social circle.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 1920s, contemporary reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, "Nice People" was a moderately successful film of its time, adapted from a popular Broadway play and featuring a cast of well-regarded actors.
What Reviewers Say
Presents a somewhat scandalous look at the lives of the wealthy.
Explores themes of societal expectations and personal freedom.
Features strong performances from its lead actors.
Google audience: As this is a silent film from 1922, there is no available data on Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the 1921 Broadway play of the same name by Rachel Crothers, which was also a critical and commercial success.
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