Southern Roses
Southern Roses

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Southern Roses

1936
Movie
78 min
English

A musical comedy of false identities.

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Director: John H. AuerGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In this drama, a young woman named Virginia is struggling to keep her family's once-proud rose plantation afloat after her father's death. She faces financial ruin and the unwanted advances of a wealthy suitor. Virginia must find a way to save her inheritance and her independence, navigating societal pressures and her own desires.

Critical Reception

Details on critical reception for 'Southern Roses' are scarce due to its age and limited distribution. Contemporary reviews, where available, likely focused on its melodramatic elements and Southern setting. Audience reception is similarly difficult to ascertain with modern metrics.

What Reviewers Say

  • A melodrama that leans into its Southern setting.

  • Features a determined female protagonist facing adversity.

  • Likely appreciated for its earnest, if conventional, storytelling.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available.

Fun Fact

The film is noted for its depiction of the Southern landscape and the cultivation of roses, aiming for a certain rustic charm.

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