A Timely Repentance
A lost film. John Crawford, an honest mechanic, and Wilbur Robinson, a young man of leisure, both love the same girl. She marries Crawford and they have a baby. Crawford is engaged in perfecting an invention and money is short leaving the wife dissatisfied. Robinson notes this fact and lures her away. She goes with him deserting the baby, leaving a note for her husband. While awaiting the train to leave the city they visit a picture house. The story thrown on the screen is identical to their own experience. Unable to witness the closing scenes and filled with remorse, Mrs. Crawford begs to leave and hurries home, hoping she may get there before her husband returns.
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Plot Summary
A Timely Repentance is a short silent film from 1912. Details on its specific plot are scarce in publicly available historical records. It is assumed to be a dramatic narrative typical of early cinema, likely exploring themes of morality or redemption given its title.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1912, detailed critical reception is not readily available. Early silent films were often reviewed more for their novelty and technical aspects than for in-depth thematic analysis as is common today. Information regarding audience reception is also extremely limited.
What Reviewers Say
- Information on specific reviewer sentiments for this film is not preserved.
- Early film reviews often focused on the medium's emerging capabilities.
- The title suggests a potential exploration of moral themes.
Google audience: Due to the age and obscurity of 'A Timely Repentance,' there is no available data on Google user reviews or summaries.
Fun Fact
Films from 1912, like 'A Timely Repentance,' were often produced by small studios and distributed through a complex system of exchanges, making detailed record-keeping for every single release challenging over time.
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