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A Broadway Saint
Dick Vernon (Montagu Love) lives in New York but hasn't succumbed to the city's vices. When his vacation comes up, he goes to Boonsburg to visit his uncle (George Bunny) and aunts (Emily Fitzroy and Annie Laurie Spence). He finds small-town life far more wicked than living in the big city. A theatrical troupe comes to town, and Dick finds his match in chorus girl Mazie Chateaux (Helen Weir). Dick's uncle inherits a huge sum of money and insists that his nephew take him to New York and entertain him. Dick, knowing what his uncle expects, takes him through a number of wild adventures, but he is happy to put all that behind him and settle down with Mazie. (Janiss Garza)
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Plot Summary
As a young woman from the country, Martha May inherits a fortune and moves to New York City with dreams of success. Her naivete makes her a target for unscrupulous individuals who seek to exploit her wealth and good nature. She navigates the glittering but treacherous world of Broadway, encountering both genuine kindness and deep betrayal.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'A Broadway Saint' is scarce due to its age and the limited surviving records from the silent film era. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not readily available through standard databases.
What Reviewers Say
Early silent films often explored themes of innocence corrupted by city life.
The narrative likely focused on moral dilemmas and the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
As a drama, it would have aimed to evoke emotional responses through its characters and plot.
Google audience: Due to the film's age, there is no available data on Google user reviews or audience reception.
Fun Fact
The early 20th century saw a surge in films depicting rural innocence confronting urban temptations, a common trope explored in melodramas of the era.
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