Seeing It Through
Swindled out of her small property by crooked money lender Bogrum, Betty Lawrence turns to large estate owner and old friend Jim Carrington. On a tip supplied by Bolter, Bogrum's secretary, Jim investigates and after Bogrum's crooked dealings are exposed, and he is imprisoned, Betty and Carrington join their property through matrimony.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young woman, Florence, who works in a munitions factory during World War I. She faces the grim realities and dangers of wartime production while dealing with personal struggles and romantic entanglements. The narrative explores themes of resilience, patriotism, and the sacrifices made by women on the home front.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, specific critical reviews and audience reception data are scarce. However, films of this era often aimed to evoke patriotic sentiment and showcase the wartime efforts. 'Seeing It Through' was produced by the London Film Company, known for its wartime propaganda and patriotic dramas.
What Reviewers Say
- A wartime drama focusing on the contributions of women in munitions factories.
- Likely viewed as a patriotic and emotional depiction of the home front during WWI.
- Contemporary audiences would have responded to its themes of sacrifice and resilience.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by George Pearson, a prominent director of British silent cinema, who was known for his patriotic and social dramas during and after World War I.
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