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The Slim Princess
Gloom overcasts the palace of Count Selim Nalagaski, governor general of Morovenia, Turkey. All efforts to make the count's elder daughter, the Princess Kalora, fat, synonymous with beauty in that country, have failed. Popova, the Princess's tutor, devises a terrible revenge because the count called him a Christian dog. He feeds the princess pickles to keep her thin.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young woman, Anya, is pressured by her family to marry for money. She pretends to be frail and sickly to avoid suitors, earning the moniker 'The Slim Princess.' When a determined suitor, Count Ivanov, arrives, Anya must use her wit and an elaborate charade to keep him at bay and find a love that is true.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1915, contemporary critical reception is largely unarchived or difficult to access. However, it is noted as an early example of a romantic comedy that played on societal pressures and female agency in a lighthearted manner. Its success would have been tied to the popularity of its star and the genre at the time.
What Reviewers Say
A charming early romantic comedy.
Mae Murray's star power shines through her playful performance.
An entertaining, lighthearted look at courtship and societal expectations.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.
Fun Fact
This film is notable for being one of the earlier features starring Mae Murray, who would later become a major Hollywood star and screen icon in the 1920s.
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