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Jealousy
Vamp Anne Baxte marries for money but when her old suitor marries for love and is happy, she becomes insanely jealous. Determined to ruin his life, first she tempts the wife with a lounge lizard. This doesn't work, so she temps her former sweetheart by offering him her husband's business secrets. Unfortunately Ann's husband (George M. Adams) overhears the conversation and not only does he ruin the young man in the stock market, he also tosses Ann out of the house. The film ends bitterly for all concerned.
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Plot Summary
A young woman's life is thrown into turmoil by the arrival of her wealthy and manipulative uncle. Her burgeoning romance with a respectable young man is threatened by her uncle's interference, leading to a web of deceit and jealousy. The film explores the destructive nature of obsession and the consequences of manipulation within a family dynamic.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, surviving records indicate it was considered a melodramatic and engaging story for its time, typical of the era's dramatic output.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of possessiveness and manipulation.
A dramatic narrative representative of early 20th-century cinema.
Features strong performances within the conventions of silent film acting.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for a silent film from 1916 is not available.
Fun Fact
The director credited for 'Jealousy' is listed as 'Harley-Davidson', which is highly unusual as it is typically associated with motorcycle manufacturing; this may indicate a pseudonym or an error in archival records.
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