The Painted Lady
A lonely young woman lives with her strict father who forbids her to wear make-up. One day at an ice cream social, she meets a young man you seems interested in her. However, unknown to her, he is a burglar who is only interested in breaking into her father's house. One night she is awakened by a noise.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a poignant contrast between paternal repression and a daughter's longing, using visual symbols like forbidden makeup to explore themes of autonomy and deception. It relies on a classic melodramatic framework, gradually layering suspense beneath a seemingly simple romance.
What lingers after the final frame is a quiet sense of violated trust and the haunting vulnerability of its protagonist. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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With soft lighting, allowing the silent era's expressive visuals to tell their cautionary tale.
🎭 Cast
Blanche Sweet
The Older Sister
Madge Kirby
The Younger Sister
Charles Hill Mailes
The Father
Kate Bruce
The Mother
Joseph Graybill
The Stranger
Lionel Barrymore
At Ice Cream Festival
Harry Carey
At Ice Cream Festival
Dorothy Gish
Belle at Ice Cream Festival
Lillian Gish
Belle at Ice Cream Festival
Robert Harron
Beau at Ice Cream Festival
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