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The New Commandment
Billy Morrow (Ben Lyon), who comes from a wealthy family, is sailing to Europe with his father (Holbrook Blinn) on their yacht. Along for the ride is Mrs. Parr (Claire Eames) and her stepdaughter. Near the French coast, Billy discovers that Mrs. Parr wants to arrange a marriage between him and the girl, so he escapes and takes a lifeboat ashore.
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Plot Summary
A young man from a rural background arrives in the city with dreams of becoming a doctor. He falls into a life of crime to support his ambitions, which leads him to a love interest and a moral crisis. He must confront his past and make a difficult choice between his aspirations and his integrity.
Critical Reception
Details on critical reception for 'The New Commandment' are scarce due to its age and limited surviving prints. However, silent film era reviews generally noted its melodramatic elements and the earnest performances of its cast, particularly Monte Blue in the lead role. It was considered a typical example of the era's dramatic fare.
What Reviewers Say
Melodramatic plot with predictable twists.
Earnest performances by the lead actors.
A straightforward morality tale common for its time.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not available for this early silent film.
Fun Fact
Christy Cabanne, the director, was a prolific filmmaker known for his work in the silent era and continued into the sound era, directing over 60 films in his career.
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