Second Hand Rose
The adopted Irish daughter of the Rosensteins, Second Avenue pawnshop owners, Rose is much sought after by Tim McCarthy, a wealthy Irish contractor many years her senior. Meanwhile, Nat, her adopted brother, is accused of stealing from his firm and is arrested and put in jail; Rosenstein, heartbroken, becomes seriously ill.
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Plot Summary
Rose is a young woman who has been working in a factory for years. She dreams of a better life and a husband. When she meets a wealthy businessman, she believes her dreams are about to come true. However, the businessman is already married, and Rose finds herself in a difficult situation.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest success, praised for its humor and Gladys Leslie's performance, though some critics found the plot somewhat predictable. It reflected the societal shifts and moral quandaries of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted comedic elements.
- Gladys Leslie's performance was highlighted as a strong point.
- Some found the narrative to be conventional for its time.
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Fun Fact
Second Hand Rose was based on a popular short story of the same name by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, published in 1913.
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