Hulda from Holland
Hulda from Holland

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Hulda from Holland

1916
Movie
50 min
English

Hulda, a plucky Dutch girl, brings her three little brothers from Holland to America to live with their rich Uncle Peter. Hulda finds love with a poor artist.

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Director: John InceGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young Dutch woman, Hulda, is forced into a marriage with a wealthy but cruel older man. She finds solace and eventual love with a kind stable boy. Their forbidden romance leads to a series of dramatic events as they try to escape her oppressive circumstances.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with precise detail. However, films of this era starring Clara Kimball Young were generally popular with audiences and often praised for their melodramatic storytelling and star's performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Clara Kimball Young's compelling lead performance.

  • A typical melodrama of its time, focusing on romantic entanglements and social constraints.

  • Visual storytelling relied heavily on dramatic acting and intertitles.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.

Fun Fact

Clara Kimball Young was one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era, and 'Hulda from Holland' was one of her early starring vehicles after establishing herself as a major star.

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