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A Rich Man's Darling
Upon seeing millionaire Lee Brooks's picture in the paper, Julie Le Fabrier, a romantic young model in Madame Swan's dress shop, immediately falls in love with him. Soon afterwards, Julie is sent to the Grand Tides Hotel to deliver a dress to Madame Ricardo, an attractive young woman whose bills are paid by Lee's lovestruck father, Mason Brooks. Having seen her husband, whom she believed to be in South America, on the grounds, Madame Ricardo deserts the hotel, so Julie dons the gown and masquerades as Mason's mistress.
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Plot Summary
A struggling young woman accepts the proposal of a wealthy and much older man to help her family. However, she soon realizes the emptiness of her gilded cage and finds herself drawn to a handsome young artist. Her true love must find a way to win her back from her powerful benefactor.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1918, specific critical reception data is scarce and difficult to verify through modern platforms. Contemporary reviews would have focused on the melodrama and acting prevalent in films of that era.
What Reviewers Say
Silent film melodrama with common themes of love vs. wealth.
Features a damsel in distress caught between two suitors.
Typical of early 20th-century romantic dramas.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today.
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