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A Militant Suffragette
The course of true love was running very smoothly until the girl became interested in the cause of votes for women. Her fiancé did not approve of it. There was a quarrel, and the engagement ring was haughtily returned. The young woman not only stubbornly refused to make up, but decided to become a really truly militant suffragette.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film depicts the struggle of a suffragette. It follows her journey as she actively participates in protests and demonstrations to advocate for women's right to vote. The film highlights the determination and sacrifices made by these early activists.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, specific critical reception from 1912 is difficult to ascertain. However, films of this nature generally served to engage audiences with contemporary social and political issues, often provoking discussion and reflecting the ongoing debates surrounding the suffrage movement.
What Reviewers Say
Captures the spirit of the suffragette movement in its era.
A notable example of early cinema addressing social issues.
Provides a glimpse into the activism of early 20th-century women's rights advocates.
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Fun Fact
While the director is unknown, the film was produced by the British agency, the National Amalgamation of Women's Suffrage Societies, making it a piece of direct activist cinema from the period.
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