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A Rude Hostess
Mrs. Leffingwell runs after the last of her departing party guests to return a forgotten muff. While she's out a burglar enters the apartment and opens the safe. He can't make his getaway before she returns, and tries to bluff his way out by saying he entered the wrong apartment. She sees the open safe and secretly tells the butler to get the police.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, portraying a rude hostess at a party, gradually realizes the impact of her impolite behavior on her guests. Through a series of social faux pas, she learns a valuable lesson about kindness and hospitality. The film offers a simple moral tale about the importance of treating others with respect and consideration.
Critical Reception
As an early silent film from D. W. Griffith, 'A Rude Hostess' is primarily of historical interest for its rudimentary narrative and early performances by then-child actors like Mary Pickford. Contemporary reviews were less formalized than today, but such shorts were generally viewed as simple entertainment pieces. Its modern reception is within the context of silent film history and the development of cinematic storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
A quaint, early example of a moralistic short film.
Features notable performances from emerging talent, including Mary Pickford.
Offers a simple, albeit dated, lesson in social etiquette.
Google audience: Information not available for this early silent film.
Fun Fact
This short film is notable for featuring a very young Mary Pickford, who would go on to become one of the most important actresses and producers in Hollywood history.
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