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Honor Thy Name
The pride of his aristocratic Southern family, a young man shatters his family's hopes by marrying a Broadway vamp known as "The Moth." The young man's father then plots to rescue his unwitting son from "The Moth's" clutches, but at great sacrifice.
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Plot Summary
A young man from the country comes to the city with high hopes, but falls into bad company. He becomes involved in a scheme to defraud a wealthy banker. In the end, he must choose between his newfound illicit gains and his moral compass, learning a hard lesson about the true meaning of honor.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1916, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, contemporary reviews likely focused on the melodrama and the moral lessons presented, typical for films of the era. Audience reception would have been influenced by the storytelling and performances within the silent film medium.
What Reviewers Say
A cautionary tale about the perils of city life and corrupting influences.
Features typical melodramatic themes of the early silent film era.
Explores the conflict between personal ambition and ethical conduct.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this 1916 silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making its specific historical impact difficult to ascertain beyond contemporary records.
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