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Money
Following some dodgy dealings, stockbroker Saccard is determined to pull himself out of the gutter and regain is reputation. He is of such ill repute that few, not even his own brother, want anything to do with him. Yet against all the odds he manages to establish a bank. Using straw men and secret knowledge of the course of the war, Saccard inflates the bank’s shares to feed his own sordid desire for speculation. Unfortunately, false success rarely endures. The preserved material is a fragment. (stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a rural background inherits a fortune, which brings with it new social pressures and romantic entanglements. As she navigates this opulent world, she must confront the superficiality and moral compromises that wealth can bring. Her journey explores themes of love, greed, and the true meaning of happiness.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1915, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in the same way as modern films. However, its source material, a successful stage play, suggests it resonated with audiences of the era for its dramatic themes and performances.
What Reviewers Say
The film likely appealed to audiences interested in dramatic stories of social mobility and romance.
Performances, particularly from the lead Fay Bainter, were probably a key focus of audience and critical attention.
The transition from a popular play to film format was a common draw for early cinema.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1915 silent film is unavailable.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a successful 1911 stage play of the same name, written by Edward Sheldon, which had already garnered significant attention and acclaim.
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