For Better, for Worse
Dr. Edward Meade and friend Richard Burton both love Sylvia Norcross. Both enlist in the military, but Meade stays back to care for deformed children. Sylvia thinks him a coward and marries Burton. After Burton is presumed dead, Meade and Sylvia are to wed, but Burton returns maimed and scarred.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Cecil B. DeMille |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (10 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic love triangle against the backdrop of war, relying on the contrast between duty and passion, heroism and sacrifice. It explores the theme of moral choice, where true courage may be hidden from view.
What lingers after the final reel is a poignant drama of duty and renunciation, where personal desires are weighed against a greater responsibility. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Cecil B. DeMille
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With a quiet evening ahead, ready for a silent-era tale of love, duty, and sacrifice.
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