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Half a Rogue
When New York playwright Richard Warrington returns to his home town, Republican bosses nominate him for mayor. The Democrats, alarmed at Richard's popularity, decide to unearth a scandal that will ruin his chances of winning and quickly discover that, months before, actress Katherine Challoner had spent the night in Richard's apartment. Although it simply had been the result of Katherine's fainting spell, the home-town Democratic newspaper turns the overnight visit into an illicit rendezvous between two lovers.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the story of a young woman who is in love with a wealthy but somewhat reckless man. Their relationship is complicated by social expectations and the man's own tumultuous past. Through a series of dramatic events and misunderstandings, they must confront their feelings and the obstacles in their path.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with certainty. However, given the involvement of Lillian Gish and the popular melodramatic themes of the era, it is presumed to have been received as a typical dramatic romance of its time, catering to the widespread audience for such narratives.
What Reviewers Say
Melodramatic themes were popular among audiences of the silent film era.
The performances of prominent actors like Lillian Gish were often a draw.
Simple, character-driven narratives were common and well-received.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and the nature of its release format.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it impossible to view or re-evaluate its artistic merits.
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