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The Child Thou Gavest Me
On her wedding day, Norma Huntley wants to tell Edward Berkley, her husband-to-be, her secret -- that she mothered a child out of wedlock which subsequently died. Her mother forbids her to reveal this. Only moments after the ceremony, it is discovered that the child, now three, is actually alive. Berkley, incensed at this turn of events, agrees to adopt the child and remain married for appearance's sake -- but when he finds the father, he will kill him.
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Plot Summary
This melodrama tells the story of a young woman, her illicit affair, and the consequences that follow. After falling in love with a man from the wrong side of the tracks, she becomes pregnant. The subsequent social pressures and personal sacrifices she endures form the core of the narrative.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1921, specific contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with detailed modern metrics. However, films of this era often focused on dramatic narratives and moralistic themes, aiming to evoke strong emotional responses from audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Silent melodrama with a focus on societal pressures and personal sacrifice.
Features strong performances by its lead actors in a dramatic storyline.
Explores themes of love, illegitimacy, and redemption common in early 20th-century cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by Ideal Film Company, a significant British film production company during the silent film era.
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