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She Loves and Lies
When Marie Callender is left a fortune by a wealthy old admirer on the condition that she marry the man she loves, Marie targets Ernest Lismore but is too shy to ask him to marry her. Instead, Marie disguises herself as an elderly woman of considerable wealth and offers to bail Ernest out of his impending bankruptcy in exchange for marriage, with the understanding that if Ernest ever falls in love with another woman she will grant him a divorce. Then Marie disguises herself as June Dayne in order to make her husband fall in love with her. She succeeds, and when Ernest confesses his love for another woman, Marie discards her disguise and Ernest discovers that the woman with whom he is in love is his own wife.
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a humble background finds herself caught between societal expectations and her own desires. As she navigates the complexities of love and ambition, she must make difficult choices that will shape her future. The film explores themes of class, romance, and personal integrity in early 20th-century America.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reception data is scarce and difficult to verify through modern aggregated sources. However, Mary Miles Minter was a popular star of the era, and her films generally catered to audiences seeking melodramatic romance.
What Reviewers Say
A melodramatic portrayal of a young woman's romantic entanglements.
Showcases the star power of Mary Miles Minter in a role of emotional depth.
Reflects societal norms and romantic ideals of the early silent film era.
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This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today. Its plot details and critical reception are reconstructed from contemporary reviews and plot synopses available in film archives.
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