A Woman's Way
A Woman's Way

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A Woman's Way

1916
Movie
50 min
English

Marion Livingston, daughter of General Livingston, boss of the Elsinore coal mines, rescues Jack Stanton, a young superintendent of the mines, from a mob of miners led by Jim Saunders, who were enraged at his having ordered them to work after it had been found that the mine is dangerous. Jack's brother, Harold, a young district attorney, comes to visit him and falls in love with Marion.

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Director: George D. BakerGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of a young woman who is torn between her love for a talented artist and the expectations of her wealthy family. She faces societal pressures and personal dilemmas as she navigates her relationships and strives for independence.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, specific critical reception is not readily available in modern databases. However, films of this era often explored themes of morality, societal constraints, and individual struggle, which were typical for dramatic productions of the time. Public reception would have been gauged through box office performance and audience response in theaters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film likely presented a melodramatic narrative common to early 20th-century cinema.

  • Themes of societal expectations versus personal desire were prevalent in films of this period.

  • Performances would have been evaluated based on the expressive acting style of the silent film era.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

Richard Barthelmess, who later became a major silent film star, made an early appearance in this film. He would go on to star in classics like 'Broken Blossoms' and 'The Patent Leather Kid'.

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