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The Innocence of Lizette

1916 · 62 min Comedy Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Lizette (Mary Miles Minter) is an orphan girl who is known to be very innocent. One day, the wealthy Henry Fauer (Eugene Forde) adopts her after seeing her selling news papers. She is now raised in his enormous mansion and is introduced to the posh life. Lizette, however, doesn't know how to deal with it and has no idea about acting like a real society woman.

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Year 1916
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director James Kirkwood
Runtime 62 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a gentle contrast between natural innocence and the rigid performance of high society, relying on situational comedy to explore themes of authenticity and belonging. The narrative questions whether true refinement can be taught or if it is an inherent quality.

What lingers after the final reel is a quiet reflection on the value of unspoiled simplicity in a world of manufactured elegance. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: James Kirkwood

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