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A Homeless Bird
Musical Magda has three suitors – the insidious bank clerk Hilmer, the kind-hearted Dr. Dyring and the nice supreme court attorney Hatting. Much to Dyring’s annoyance, Hatting is the first to pluck up the courage and propose, and Magda soon becomes Mrs. Hatting. After a few years, she becomes bored of the marriage and decides to leave her husband, children and home in favour of the dishonest Hilmer. However, it doesn’t take long before she takes off her rose-tinted glasses and sees Hilmer for who he really is. (Stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young Indian woman who leaves her abusive husband and struggles to survive on the streets, facing poverty and hardship. She eventually finds solace and support from an Englishman who helps her start a new life.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1911, specific critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. However, its themes of societal issues and the plight of women were not uncommon in early cinema, suggesting it likely resonated with audiences concerned with social reform.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of domestic abuse and the challenges faced by women in early 20th-century society.
Depicts a journey from despair to hope, highlighting the importance of support systems.
Represents an early example of cinema tackling social issues.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by an Indian director, Dadasaheb Phalke, considered the 'father of Indian cinema', though specific details about its initial release and reception are scarce.
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