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Forbidden Fruit
Mary Maddock works as a seamstress to bring home money while her husband Steve, unemployed, has no real prospects of earning money. Mary's employers, are trying to strike an oil related business deal with a rich man by the name of Nelson Rogers. The deal does not seem to be on the table, as Mr. Rogers is leaving town shortly and does not have the time to work out the details of such a deal. In an order to entice him to stay, Mrs. Mallory - wife of Mr. Mallory who is proposing the business deal - convinces Mary to be her guest at a dinner party with the intent of making Mr. Rogers fall for her and thus stay long enough for Mr. Mallory to make him agree to a business deal.
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a strict religious background falls for a charming but unreliable man. Her faith is tested as she navigates societal expectations and her own desires. The story explores themes of temptation, sin, and the consequences of one's choices in a conservative society.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 20th century, specific critical reception data is scarce and often overshadowed by its historical context. However, films of this era often focused on moralistic tales and melodrama, which were popular with audiences. It is likely that 'Forbidden Fruit' was received as a typical dramatic offering of its time.
What Reviewers Say
The film likely played into common moralistic narratives of the silent film era.
Melodramatic elements were a staple of early cinematic storytelling and likely present here.
The story probably focused on the societal pressures and personal struggles of its protagonist.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this 1921 silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today.
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