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The Woodman's Daughter
Blasé Jim Alridge, weary of city life, coming to his apartment, finds an invitation from an old chum, Dick Freeman, to come and visit him at his lodge in the wilds. A week later the two are reviewing the days of long ago before the fire log. While hunting a short time after, Jim meets Marion, a girl of the forest, and is fascinated by her strange type of femininity. He teaches her to read and write, and without considering the difference in their tastes and social standing asks her to marry him.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film is a dramatization of a poem by Richard Henry Stoddard. It tells the story of a woodman's daughter who is lost in the woods and encounters various magical or fantastical elements before presumably returning home. The narrative is likely conveyed through intertitles and the actors' performances.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1913, contemporary critical reception is not readily available in modern databases. Such films were often judged based on their storytelling, acting, and visual presentation, but detailed reviews are scarce.
What Reviewers Say
Likely appreciated for its visual storytelling and adaptation of literary material.
The film would have been evaluated on its ability to evoke emotion and narrative through silent film techniques.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and limited distribution.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of a well-known narrative poem by Richard Henry Stoddard, which was first published in 1867. This suggests an effort to bring popular literature to the screen even in the early days of cinema.
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