Dangerous Innocence
Ann, a 19-year-old girl who looks much younger, meets a dashing army major on a boat sailing from Liverpool to Bombay, India, and falls in love with him. Her love appears to be unrequited, though, because the major thinks she is far too young--and also, unknown to her, because he had once been in love with her mother. When a fellow passenger on the ship takes advantage of the naive girl the major comes to her rescue, but in the process the girl finds out about the past relationship between he and her mother.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, ostracized by her community due to rumors about her past, finds solace and a new beginning in a remote coastal town. There, she falls in love with a local fisherman, but their happiness is threatened by the arrival of someone from her past who seeks to exploit her. She must confront her history to protect her newfound love and her future.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the silent era, 'Dangerous Innocence' received moderate attention for its melodramatic themes and performances. Contemporary reviews often focused on its portrayal of societal judgment and the resilience of its female protagonist. While not a major critical success, it was seen as a competently made example of its genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its emotional storytelling and the lead actress's performance.
- Noted for its depiction of a woman overcoming societal prejudice.
- Considered a standard, yet effective, melodrama of its time.
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Fun Fact
Josephine Dunn, who played the lead, had a brief but notable career in Hollywood during the silent and early sound eras, often cast in dramatic or romantic roles.
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