Open Your Eyes
Open Your Eyes

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Open Your Eyes

1919
Movie
70 min
English

A propagandistic melodrama recounting the dangers and horrors of venereal disease.

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Director: Arthur WoodsGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman is blinded and faces a life of darkness, but discovers a new world through her other senses. She becomes entangled in a mystery involving stolen jewels and a suspicious doctor. As she navigates her altered reality, she must uncover the truth behind the theft and the intentions of those around her.

Critical Reception

Information on the critical reception of this early silent film is scarce. It is presumed to have been a typical melodrama of its time, likely appreciated for its dramatic themes and the performance of its lead actress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely praised for its melodramatic elements.

  • The portrayal of blindness and sensory adaptation may have been a focal point.

  • A typical example of early 20th-century cinema's dramatic offerings.

Google audience: As an early silent film, specific Google user reviews are not available. General audience reception would have been based on contemporary theatrical experiences.

Fun Fact

Mona Darkfeather, who starred in the film, was a Native American actress who began her film career in the early 1910s and was known for her roles in Westerns and dramas.

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