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The Talker
Kate Lennox is bored with suburban life and her husband, Harry. Their next-door neighbors, the hen-pecked Henry Fells and his wife, Maud, have several boarders, among them Barbara Farley, who is Lennox's stenographer, and Lonnie Whinston, who is in love with Lennox's little sister, Ruth. Kate claims that women need more independence and less duty, and flirts with Ned Hollister, a car salesman.
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Plot Summary
A young man from a small town moves to the big city with aspirations of becoming a successful ladies' man, believing that his charm and silver tongue will win him fortune and love. However, his encounters with sophisticated city women soon teach him that true connection requires more than just smooth talk, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and genuine affection.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1925, contemporary critical reception is not as widely documented or accessible as modern films. However, films of this era often focused on melodrama and romantic entanglements, which 'The Talker' appears to deliver. Audience reception would have been based on its theatrical run and perceived entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
Appeals to audiences interested in early 20th-century romantic dramas.
Features a typical narrative of a small-town individual navigating urban complexities.
Reflects the era's popular themes of romance and personal growth.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this silent film is unavailable due to its age.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no complete copies are known to exist today.
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