The Temple Of Dusk
The Temple Of Dusk

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The Temple Of Dusk

1918
Movie
50 min
English

Japanese poet Akira living in Tokyo, loves American Ruth Vale, who was placed in the care of Akira's father when her missionary parents died. Ruth returns Akira's affections until she meets Edward, but the American proves an unfaithful husband. Three years later, Ruth is gravely ill while Edward amuses himself with his new lover, Adrienne Chester, but Akira comforts the dying woman with the promise that he will protect her little daughter Blossom.

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Director: Alice Guy-BlachéGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This film is believed to be a lost film, with no plot summary available. It is presumed to be a dramatic romance based on its genre.

Critical Reception

As a lost film, there is no available critical reception. Its historical significance is primarily as a work by Alice Guy-Blaché, a pioneering filmmaker.

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The Temple of Dusk is considered a lost film, meaning no copies are known to exist today, making it impossible to study its content directly.

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