When the Tide Came In
When the Tide Came In

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When the Tide Came In

1915
Movie
20 min
English

Nina, a poor fisher girl, whose parents have been lost at sea, finds her one joy in life in the love of Glenn Morey. Miss Arnold, a young artist from the city, comes to the island. She is attracted to Morey's appearance and engages him as her model. He becomes infatuated with her. Nina, neglected and heart-broken, sees her happiness slipping from her.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Drama, Short

Plot Summary

This film is a silent short with a very limited information available. It is believed to be a dramatic short film that likely dealt with themes related to the sea or coastal life, given its title, though specific plot details are not readily accessible in historical records. The narrative would have relied on visual storytelling typical of the era.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1915, "When the Tide Came In" is not widely reviewed by modern critical standards. Information on its reception during its initial release is scarce, making it difficult to provide a definitive critical reception summary. Its historical significance lies more in its existence as an artifact of early cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Information on critical consensus is not available due to the film's age and limited historical documentation.

  • As an early silent short, its reception was likely tied to the general film-going audience of the 1910s.

  • Lost or obscure films from this era rarely have preserved reviews.

Google audience: No audience reviews or ratings are available for this film from the Google platform, as it predates widespread digital review systems and is not commonly discussed by modern audiences.

Fun Fact

Films from 1915, like "When the Tide Came In," were primarily shown in nickelodeons and were often accompanied by live piano or organ music to enhance the viewing experience.

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