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The Slim Princess
Kalora is the "slim princess of Morevana," a land in which fat is prized. This distresses her family, who must marry off Kalora, before her rotund younger sister Papova may wed. To remedy this situation, Kalora's father, the governor general, throws a garden party and disguises his slim daughter in an inflated rubber suit. All goes well until the suit ruptures, deflating Kalora to her normal size....
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Plot Summary
A young woman, desperate to shed her large figure, travels to a spa in Europe hoping to find a miracle cure. She encounters a handsome prince who is more interested in her personality than her waistline, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and romantic developments as she tries to navigate societal expectations and her own desires.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy from the early 20th century, specific critical reviews are scarce and often lost to time. However, films of this era starring Mabel Normand were generally popular with audiences, known for their lightheartedness and slapstick humor. Contemporary reception likely focused on Normand's comedic performance and the film's charming, albeit simple, romantic storyline.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Mabel Normand's lively comedic performance.
Appreciated for its lighthearted romantic escapism.
Seen as a typical, entertaining silent film of its era.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Mabel Normand was one of the most popular and influential stars of the silent film era, known for her pioneering work in comedy and her association with comedy legends like Charlie Chaplin and Mack Sennett.
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