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A Broken Doll
Ranch hand Tommy Dawes has a special bond with little Rosemary, the crippled daughter of his boss Bill Nyall. When Tommy accidentally breaks Rosemary's favorite doll one day, he borrows a $20 gold piece from the foreman's mattress to go to town and buy a new doll. However, on the way there he is ambushed and robbed by an escaped convict
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Plot Summary
A young woman, abandoned as a child and raised in an orphanage, yearns for a life beyond her humble circumstances. She finds solace in her dreams and the kindness of a mysterious benefactor. As she navigates the harsh realities of adulthood, she encounters love and betrayal, forcing her to confront her past and fight for her future.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'A Broken Doll' from 1921 is extremely scarce due to the nature of film archives from that era. Contemporary reviews are not widely preserved or accessible. It is presumed to have been a modest success for its time, appealing to audiences interested in melodramatic storytelling and romantic ideals prevalent in early cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Likely praised for its sentimental narrative and the performance of its lead actress.
May have been seen as a typical melodrama of the early silent film era.
Audience appreciation would have been tied to the emotional resonance of the story.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and limited accessibility, there are no current Google user reviews available for 'A Broken Doll'.
Fun Fact
Gladys Walton, the star of 'A Broken Doll,' was a popular actress in the early 1920s, often cast in roles that highlighted her youthful and innocent persona, though her career had a relatively short peak.
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