The Blooming Angel
The Blooming Angel

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The Blooming Angel

1920
Movie
50 min
English

Floss Brannon, expelled from college for mischievous conduct, marries Chester Framm, a struggling young student who aspires to be an orator. When Chester's salary as an insurance clerk proves insufficient for the couple's needs, Claire invents a complexion cream called "Angel Bloom." Deciding to combine Chester's oratory prowess with the promotion of Angel Bloom, Floss rents an elephant, coats it with the cream and plans to have Chester pitch the product from the back of the animal.

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Director: Victor L. SchertzingerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a humble background dreams of a better life and finds herself entangled in societal expectations and personal desires. She navigates the complexities of love and ambition, facing moral dilemmas that test her character. The film explores themes of sacrifice and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world.

Critical Reception

Information regarding critical reception for 'The Blooming Angel' is extremely scarce due to its age and limited distribution. Contemporary reviews are not widely available, making a definitive assessment of its reception difficult. It is generally considered a minor work from Dorothy Gish's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lost to time, making consensus impossible to determine.

  • Likely a standard melodrama of its era.

  • Dorothy Gish's performance is presumed to be a highlight.

Google audience: Due to the film's obscurity, there is no available data on Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film is considered a lost film, meaning no copies are known to exist today, making it impossible to rewatch or critically re-evaluate.

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