The Dream Lady
The Dream Lady

Movie spotlight

The Dream Lady

1918
Movie
54 min
English

Upon receiving an inheritance from her late uncle, a woman starts a fortune-telling business designed to make her dreams come true.

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Director: Elliot NugentGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman with aspirations of becoming a successful actress finds herself entangled in a complex web of relationships and misunderstandings. As she navigates the challenges of the entertainment industry and her personal life, she must decide what truly matters in her pursuit of love and career.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the era, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, films starring Clara Kimball Young were generally popular with audiences of the time, who were drawn to her dramatic performances and sophisticated portrayals.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Clara Kimball Young's lead performance.

  • A typical romantic comedy of the silent film era.

  • Engaging plot with elements of drama and lightheartedness.

Google audience: Audience reviews from the period are not available in a format comparable to modern platforms. However, films of this genre and starring this actress were generally well-received by the movie-going public of the 1910s.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Clara Kimball Young's own production company, Clara Kimball Young Film Corporation, highlighting her status as a major star and businesswoman in early Hollywood.

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