The Chorus Lady
The Chorus Lady

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The Chorus Lady

1915
Movie
70 min
English

As baby-faced chorine "Pat" O'Brien, the star protects her virtue against various and sundry stage-door Johnnies and sugar daddies. Implicated in a crime, Pat is pursued by detective Danny Mallory, who of course eventually falls in love with her and seeks to prove her innocence.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Details regarding the plot of 'The Chorus Lady' (1915) are scarce, but it is believed to be a lighthearted comedy or drama centered around the lives of chorus girls. Such films often explored themes of ambition, romance, and the challenges faced by performers in the entertainment industry of the era.

Critical Reception

As a film from 1915, specific critical reception is not well-documented or easily accessible. Silent films of this period were often reviewed in newspapers and trade publications, but comprehensive records are rare. General audience reception would have been based on theatrical attendance and word-of-mouth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Silent films from this era generally aimed for simple entertainment and often relied on broad humor and melodrama.

  • The appeal of 'The Chorus Lady' likely lay in its portrayal of the glamorous, albeit often fictionalized, world of theatre.

  • Audience enjoyment would have been tied to the visual storytelling and the performances of the actors, particularly in conveying emotion without dialogue.

Google audience: Information on audience reviews from the time of release is not available. Modern-day viewership and discussion of this specific film are also very limited.

Fun Fact

The film is believed to be an adaptation of a 1908 stage play of the same name, which was a popular Broadway production.

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