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Romance of a Rickshaw
Mabel, the beautiful daughter of General Lewis, has considerable variety of her love affairs when she finds herself loved by Lieutenant Graham, of her father's staff, and very much sought after by a rich Indian Rajah, whom she meets at a garden party. The Rajah proposes, but is refused. He abducts her. Dennis, Graham's servant, meets the abductors and picks up Mabel's locket, which she drops. He hastens to the Lieutenant and tells him what he saw.
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Plot Summary
This film, unfortunately, has very little information available regarding its plot. It is believed to be a melodramatic romance that likely involved the struggles and potential love of a rickshaw puller.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1912, critical reception and audience reviews in the modern sense are not available. Its historical significance lies in its early contribution to cinematic storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a simple, character-driven melodrama typical of early cinema.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this historical film.
Fun Fact
This film is considered one of the earliest known American films to feature an Asian character in a significant role, though details about the actor and portrayal are scarce.
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