Greater Than Love
Greater Than Love

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Greater Than Love

1921
Movie
70 min
English

Grace Merrill works as a shill in a gambling hall. Her five roommates are even less honestly employed. One of them, Elsie Brown commits suicide because her main squeeze, Frank Norwood has left her. Elsie's small town mother comes to the city and meets Elsie's roommates. But Mother Brown's faith and purity are so compelling that the ladies of the night reform. Grace, in fact, gives up her affair with a married man -- even though she really loves him -- to go live with Mrs. Brown in the country.

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Director: Henry EdwardsGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of a young woman who is torn between her love for a man and her duty to her family. She is forced to make difficult choices that have profound consequences for everyone involved. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, societal expectations, and the complexities of romantic relationships in the early 20th century.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1921, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, contemporary reviews likely focused on the performances, the melodrama, and the visual storytelling prevalent in films of that era. It's presumed to have been received as a standard dramatic offering of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely praised for its dramatic narrative and emotional performances.

  • Viewers probably appreciated the exploration of love and duty.

  • The film's silent-era filmmaking techniques were probably a highlight.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and limited distribution.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies currently exist.

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