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Reed Flower
Alla devoted most of her life to her ex-husbands, son and daughter. She works as a tutor while continuing to support her adult children and husbands. Relatives come to her for lunch every day, not at all interested in Alla herself. In one of these family dinners, choking on potatoes, Alla almost dies, but "relatives" do not even notice this.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, deeply in love with her soldier fiancé, is forced into a marriage with a wealthy older man to save her family from destitution. She endures a life of gilded misery, yearning for her true love who is fighting overseas. When her husband's dark secrets begin to surface, she finds herself in a desperate fight for her own survival and happiness.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Reed Flower' received modest attention, praised for its emotional drama and lead performance but criticized for its somewhat melodramatic plot. It was seen as a competently made picture within the conventions of early sound-era dramas, though not a standout.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its earnest portrayal of a woman's sacrifice.
Noted for its effective dramatic tension.
Some found the plot overly sentimental.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Reed Flower' (1931) is not readily available through standard Google review aggregations. Historical context suggests it was a typical dramatic offering of its era.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the play 'Hoo-Koo' by Rida Johnson Young.
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