The Hidden Scar
The Hidden Scar

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The Hidden Scar

1916
Movie
50 min
English

Janet Hall (Ethel Clayton) is "wronged" by Henry Dalton (Montagu Love) and becomes pregnant. She has the child and begs Dalton to marry her but he refuses. However, when he comes to a sudden end, he leaves her with a cottage and a small income. Then she meets and falls in love with Dale Overton (Irving Cummings), a minister who's fond of preaching the virtues of charity and forgiveness.

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Director: John H. CollinsGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

While the specific plot details of "The Hidden Scar" are not widely available due to its age and the nature of silent films, it is understood to be a dramatic romance. Films of this era often explored themes of love, societal expectations, and personal struggles, likely with a focus on emotional storytelling through visual cues and intertitles.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reviews in the modern sense are not readily accessible. The film was produced by Rex Film Company and distributed by Universal Film Manufacturing Company, indicating it was part of the mainstream film production of its time. Its existence suggests it had some level of distribution and audience engagement, but detailed reception analysis is scarce.

What Reviewers Say

  • Information on specific critical reviews for 'The Hidden Scar' is extremely limited.

  • As a silent drama from the early 20th century, its impact would have been judged by the standards of the time, focusing on emotional narrative and performance.

  • The film's obscurity makes it difficult to gauge public or critical sentiment accurately today.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and lack of widespread availability or modern re-evaluation, there are no specific Google user reviews or summaries available for 'The Hidden Scar'.

Fun Fact

Director John H. Collins was also a prolific actor and producer, known for his work in early American cinema. His wife, Lois Weber, was one of the most significant female directors of the silent film era and also starred in this film.

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