Such pictures should assist in creating a sentiment that will place a true value upon wealth in its relation to human happiness and its influence upon life. The story is told in the strong contrast of the lives of two girls, one married to a man of wealth, the other to a poor young man. The world will say instantly that the one with the money is happy. Ten years later the scene changes and the wealthy girl, deserted by her husband, weeps alone over the deathbed of her child. The poor girl, surrounded by her children and loving husband, shows every indication of happiness. No further explanation is necessary. It is enough, perhaps, to say this much. One's imagination can supply the rest. Sympathetically acted and admirably photographed, this picture deserves the highest commendation. - The Moving Picture World, April 9, 1910
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The 35 Year Old D.W. Griffith
Single-Black-Male31 October 2003
This was filmed in Pasedena with Gertrude Robinson and Henry Wathall. They are unknown names to me which is probably why I didn't enjoy this. I know that both Griffith and DeMille used well-known stage performers at the time, but the trouble is, they didn't transcend time simply because they preferred to stay on the stage.
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