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The Transgressor
A story of Puritan village life. The son of a minister wins a girl away from her devoted fisherman. Orphaned, she is adopted by the minister, and when her child is born refuses to reveal the father's name. She is cast out by the minister and scorned by the people. When her child is dying the fisherman comes back to her with unfaltering love, and the minister's son meets a tragic death at the hands of the Indians.
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Plot Summary
This silent film is believed to be a drama that explores themes of societal transgression and its consequences. Specific plot details are scarce due to its age and limited available information.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1913, contemporary critical reception is not readily available in modern databases. Its status as a largely lost film makes comprehensive assessment impossible.
What Reviewers Say
Due to the film's age and limited availability, specific critical points are not well-documented.
It is presumed to be a melodramatic narrative typical of early 20th-century cinema.
Its exploration of transgression likely aligned with social commentaries of the era.
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Fun Fact
The film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it a rare piece of cinematic history that can only be studied through historical records and fragments.
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