The Sands of Dee
A young girl who lives by the sea with her parents, is the object of one fellows affection. One day she meets a wily artist painting on the beach, he seduces the young girl and gives her a ring, with the promise of marriage. When the young admiring fellow comes to propose, she proudly announces her engagement to the artist. Shocked he leaves and her parents demand meeting her husband to be. She goes to bring him home, and finds he already has a sophisticated fiancée. Distraught she hurries home, and when her father realizes what she has done, he orders her out of the house. As she wanders despondent along the sea, the young fellow who has found out about her betrayal, immediately goes to see her. Finding she has been disowned by her father, he goes looking for her...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 17 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its drama on the contrast between sincere affection and deceptive promises, relying on the seaside setting as a metaphor for life's unpredictability. It explores the visual language of early cinema, where glances and gestures carry profound meaning.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of timeless moral conflict, portrayed with a simplicity that highlights the enduring pain of broken trust and societal judgment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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Best viewed in a quiet room, accompanied by period-appropriate piano score.
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