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What Will People Say?
Persis Cabot, the daughter of a multi-millionaire meets young officer Harvey Forbes and falls in love but cannot marry him because of her father’s financial reverses. She enters a marriage of convenience, but her husband is a philander who makes her miserable. Despite his faithlessness he is possessive of Persis and driven by jealousy he attempts to kill her, but Harvey rescues her, and they are united at last.
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Plot Summary
This silent film explores the societal pressures and judgments faced by a young woman in early 20th-century society. It delves into the consequences of societal expectations and the struggles of maintaining one's reputation.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, specific critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, Alice Guy-Blaché was a pioneering filmmaker, and her works were generally noted for their narrative clarity and emotional resonance within the context of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the themes of social standing and reputation.
A character study of a woman navigating societal pressures.
Demonstrates Guy-Blaché's skill in visual storytelling.
Google audience: Due to the age and nature of the film, specific audience reviews are not available.
Fun Fact
Alice Guy-Blaché, the director of this film, is considered one of the first female filmmakers in history, having directed and produced hundreds of films starting in the late 1890s.
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