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The Tiger Lily
Thinking that her husband is paying more attention to his work and to their little daughter, Nina, than to her, Cleo Morin runs away with Henri Mordan. On the afternoon of their elopement, Morin, who is a ballet master, is seriously injured on the stage, and the doctor tells him that his spine is so affected that he will never be able to walk again.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Lily, is abandoned by her lover and left to raise her child alone. She faces societal judgment and financial hardship. Despite her struggles, Lily strives to provide a good life for her daughter, facing numerous obstacles in a patriarchal society.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1913, specific critical reception records are scarce. However, Alice Guy-Blaché was a pioneering filmmaker, and her works were generally noted for their narrative innovation and social commentary, often focusing on women's experiences.
What Reviewers Say
Pioneering work by a significant female director.
Explores themes of abandonment and motherhood in early 20th-century society.
A notable example of early narrative filmmaking.
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Fun Fact
Alice Guy-Blaché, the director of 'The Tiger Lily,' is considered one of the very first female filmmakers in history, having begun her career in 1896 and directed over a thousand films.
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