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The Scarlet Crystal
Priscilla Worth, an innocent country girl, goes to the city to visit her aunt, who has sent for her, thinking that her childlike simplicity will afford a welcome relief to Vincent Morgan, a wealthy bachelor and man-about-town. The plan works, but soon after Vincent and Priscilla's marriage, Vincent, besieged by his friends to return to his gay life and suspicious of his wife's relationship with Durant--an artist who has painted her portrait--yields to temptation.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Agnes, finds herself entangled in a mystery involving a stolen necklace known as The Scarlet Crystal. She becomes the prime suspect, leading her on a desperate search for the real thief and her own vindication. The plot unfolds with intrigue and dramatic revelations as Agnes navigates betrayal and deceit.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1917, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, Clara Kimball Young was a major star of the era, and films featuring her were generally popular with audiences, often praised for their dramatic performances and engaging storylines. The film likely received moderate reviews typical of the melodrama genre of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Clara Kimball Young delivers a compelling dramatic performance.
The film offers a standard but engaging mystery plot for its time.
Visuals and set design were likely typical for early 1910s productions.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.
Fun Fact
Clara Kimball Young was one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the silent film era, earning a reported $10,000 per week at the height of her career.
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