A Wild Bird
A Wild Bird

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A Wild Bird

1921
Movie
92 min
Swedish

A woman searches for the child she gave up at birth.

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Director: Harley B. MarklandGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young socialite, dissatisfied with her life, seeks adventure and excitement. She becomes involved with a mysterious stranger and embarks on a journey that tests her resolve and exposes her to the harsher realities of the world. Along the way, she confronts her own desires and learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

Information on the critical reception of 'A Wild Bird' (1921) is scarce due to its age and the limited surviving records of early silent film criticism. However, it is understood to have been a moderately successful drama of its time, appealing to audiences with its themes of romantic adventure and societal critique.

What Reviewers Say

  • Generally seen as a melodramatic but engaging story for its era.

  • Praised for its lead performance in conveying youthful idealism and subsequent disillusionment.

  • Considered a typical example of early 20th-century dramatic filmmaking.

Google audience: As this is a silent film from 1921, there are no direct Google user reviews available. Historical context suggests it was a popular drama in its time.

Fun Fact

Due to the limited surviving prints of early silent films, 'A Wild Bird' is considered a partially lost film, with only fragments of its original footage believed to exist.

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