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Granddad

1913 · 29 min Drama
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Mildred is staying with her grandfather, Civil War veteran Jabez Burr, when she receives a letter from her father. Her father has re-married, and will be bringing his new wife home soon. But when Mildred's stepmother finds out that Jabez drinks, she takes a dislike to him, and begins to resent his closeness with Mildred...

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Year 1913
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Jay Hunt
Runtime 29 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (4 votes)

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The short drama constructs its conflict through stark contrast: the warm tenderness between Mildred and her grandfather is set against the stepmother's cold, judgmental demeanor. It relies on expressive silent performances and economical yet telling details to sketch its characters.

What lingers after viewing is a poignant reflection on the fragility of dignity and how prejudice can poison even the family hearth. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jay Hunt

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On a quiet evening, with attention to the nuances of silent performance.

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