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Dangerous Business
Clarence Brooks is a shy, timid man working for Mr. Flavell. He is love with Flavell's daughter, Nancy. Nancy is shallow and fickle, always chasing after other, less-upstanding men. Clarence enlists when World War I erupts. While Clarence is off defending his country, Nancy's mother arranges for her daughter to marry the wealthy Mr. Braille. When Braille is drafted, Nancy's mother starts arranging a rush wedding, against Nancy's wishes. Nancy claims that she and Clarence are already secretly married. When the war is over and Clarence returns home, he refuses to be a part of her charade. When Clarence declines the offer to marry Nancy for real, she must mature to win his affections back. A lost film.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious inventor from a small town travels to the big city with dreams of success. He finds himself entangled with a beautiful socialite and a ruthless businessman who seeks to steal his groundbreaking invention. The inventor must navigate the treacherous world of big business and high society to protect his work and win the heart of the woman he loves.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific contemporary critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films of this era often aimed to entertain broad audiences with clear narratives and engaging performances. It likely received moderate attention for its blend of romance and early industrial themes.
What Reviewers Say
Early silent film often praised for its lighthearted tone and engaging narrative.
Represented common themes of ambition and romance in early 20th-century cinema.
Performances were typically noted for their expressiveness, a hallmark of silent film acting.
Google audience: Information on specific audience reception for this historical silent film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it a subject of interest for film historians.
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