The Blindness of Youth
The Blindness of Youth

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The Blindness of Youth

1917
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French

"A charming story of a young society girl and the pathetic love of a youth..." Considered a lost film.

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Director: George FitzmauriceGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, Mildred, experiences the harsh realities of life after being sheltered by her wealthy father. She becomes involved with a gambler and faces a moral crisis that tests her character. The film explores themes of innocence lost and the consequences of misguided choices in the early 20th century.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1917, specific critical reviews are scarce and difficult to verify. However, films of this era often aimed to impart moral lessons and were generally received favorably by contemporary audiences for their dramatic narratives and star performances. Mary Miles Minter was a popular actress at the time, and her films typically drew attention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores the fall from grace of an innocent young woman.

  • Features the popular young star Mary Miles Minter in a dramatic role.

  • Tackles themes of temptation and moral compromise common in early drama.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies are believed to exist today.

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