Women Who Win
Women Who Win

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Women Who Win

1919
Movie
50 min
English

A widow and her daughters join the Women's Service Training Bureau and become a nurse, a journalist and a landscape gardener.

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Director: Robert Z. LeonardGenres: Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

In this silent drama, a young woman strives to overcome societal obstacles and achieve success in a male-dominated world. Facing numerous challenges, she demonstrates resilience and determination as she pursues her ambitions. The film explores themes of perseverance, independence, and the changing roles of women.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1919, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with detailed specifics. However, films of this era often focused on melodramatic storytelling and moral uplift, with leading actresses like Mae Murray being popular draws.

What Reviewers Say

  • Silent film era drama focusing on female ambition.

  • Features popular star Mae Murray in a role of determination.

  • Reflects societal themes of the early 20th century regarding women's roles.

Google audience: Information not available for this early silent film.

Fun Fact

Mae Murray was a major star of the silent film era, known for her distinctive style and personality, often referred to as the 'most beautiful girl in the world'.

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