From Far Seville
From Far Seville

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From Far Seville

1923
Movie
11 min
English

Spanish dancer Conchita Piquer performs in a short film produced in the DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film process.

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Director: Rupert JulianGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A Spanish nobleman falls for a beautiful woman from a lower class, leading to societal conflict and personal drama. Their forbidden love is tested by the rigid social structures of Seville, forcing them to confront their feelings against the backdrop of tradition and prejudice.

Critical Reception

Information on critical reception for 'From Far Seville' is scarce due to its age and limited surviving records. However, silent films of this era often focused on melodrama and romantic entanglements, appealing to a wide audience interested in dramatic storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Melodramatic portrayal of forbidden love.

  • Explores themes of social class and romance.

  • A typical silent film romance of its era.

Google audience: As this film predates widespread accessible online reviews, a summary of Google user feedback is not available. However, its genre suggests it likely appealed to audiences enjoying romantic dramas of the early 20th century.

Fun Fact

Rupert Julian, the director, would later go on to direct the iconic 1925 version of 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

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