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Lorraine of the Lions
A ship carrying a touring circus troupe sinks at sea, and Lorraine, a young girl, is washed up on a deserted island. Her only companion is a gorilla from the circus, Bimi, who raises her as its own. Several years later Lorraine's wealthy grandfather, who has hired a psychic to help find her, is led by the psychic to Lorraine's island, and she and Bimi are taken back to "civiliation" in San Francisco, but things don't work out exactly as planned.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Lorraine, who was raised in the African jungle by a kindly old hunter, finds herself in peril when a villainous poacher attempts to capture her and sell her to a circus. Lorraine, aided by her animal companions, must outwit the hunter and escape to civilization.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 20th century, "Lorraine of the Lions" is not widely reviewed by modern critical standards. Contemporary reception likely focused on its adventurous plot, exotic setting, and the novelty of featuring trained lions. It is remembered as a fairly typical example of the adventure serials popular during its era.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its thrilling jungle adventure narrative.
Praised for the unique spectacle of a human interacting with lions.
Considered a representative example of its genre in the silent film era.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception for this silent film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film's lead, Colleen Moore, was a popular star of the silent film era, known for her bobbed haircut which became a fashion trend, though her role in "Lorraine of the Lions" was not one of her most famous.
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