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Synthetic Sin
A young woman impulsively marries a young playwright who whisks her away to New York promises her a role in his next production. Unfortunately the production is a disaster and her husband proclaims her unfit for the role. Rather then return home in defeat, she stays in New York and accidentally gets involved with some vicious gangsters.
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Plot Summary
Bessie, a naive young woman from the country, dreams of finding love and excitement in the big city. She falls for the charming but unscrupulous playboy, "Dash" Dashiell, who sees her as an easy mark for his schemes. Bessie's innocence is put to the test as she navigates the complexities of city life and learns to discern true affection from superficial advances, ultimately finding her own strength and a more genuine romance.
Critical Reception
Synthetic Sin was met with a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised Colleen Moore's performance and her ability to portray innocence effectively, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. It was considered a charming, if lightweight, entry in the flapper-era comedies.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Colleen Moore's engaging performance.
Found to be a lighthearted and entertaining, though somewhat formulaic, romantic comedy.
Captures the spirit of the late 1920s with its flapper-era themes.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Synthetic Sin' from Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of Colleen Moore's last silent films before she transitioned to "talkies".
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