This film was directed by famed female director, Lois Weber and was included as an extra on the DVD from her film HYPOCRITES. While HYPOCRITES is a full-length film (for 1915--at less than 50 minutes it seems a bit short compared to later films), ELEANOR'S CATCH is a short--at only about 12 minutes.
The movie is a preachy film about a Lothario that wants to lead a young woman astray. This good woman appears rather gullible, as she accepts his wicked advances, though by the end of the film the tides are turned--resulting in an unexpected twist.
Overall, a very slight and not especially enjoyable film. The only things I think it has to highly recommend it today is the film's showing a woman in an untraditional role. Additionally, as the work of one of the few female directors of the day (or even today), it is noteworthy.
The movie is a preachy film about a Lothario that wants to lead a young woman astray. This good woman appears rather gullible, as she accepts his wicked advances, though by the end of the film the tides are turned--resulting in an unexpected twist.
Overall, a very slight and not especially enjoyable film. The only things I think it has to highly recommend it today is the film's showing a woman in an untraditional role. Additionally, as the work of one of the few female directors of the day (or even today), it is noteworthy.