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A Good Girl Fends for Herself
Ruth has had a happy childhood until her family falls on hard time. Not wishing to be a burden she decides to get a job but she's having a hard time getting one until she gets the idea to dress up as a boy and get a job as a milkman.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film, likely a comedy, focuses on a 'good girl' who manages to sort things out for herself. Specific plot details are scarce due to its age and limited available information, but the title suggests a narrative of female independence or problem-solving.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film from 1914, specific critical reception and audience scores are not readily available or comparable to modern standards. Films of this era were often reviewed for their novelty and technical achievements more than their artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its early representation of a self-reliant female character.
A glimpse into the comedic short films of the silent era.
Historical value as a primitive cinematic work.
Google audience: Information on audience reception from Google users is unavailable for this historical film.
Fun Fact
Films from this period often had very simple plots and relied heavily on visual gags and intertitles to convey the story, as sound technology was not yet developed.
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