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Movie poster: Lorraine of the Lions (1925)
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Lorraine of the Lions

1925 · 76 min Adventure Drama
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

A ship carrying a touring circus troupe sinks at sea, and Lorraine, a young girl, is washed up on a deserted island. Her only companion is a gorilla from the circus, Bimi, who raises her as its own. Several years later Lorraine's wealthy grandfather, who has hired a psychic to help find her, is led by the psychic to Lorraine's island, and she and Bimi are taken back to "civiliation" in San Francisco, but things don't work out exactly as planned.

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Year 1925
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Drama
Director Edward Sedgwick
Runtime 76 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a poignant fable on the clash between primal innocence and societal constraints, relying on the silent bond between girl and gorilla to carry its emotional weight. The adventure serves as a grand backdrop for a deeper exploration of identity and belonging.

What lingers after the final reel is a sense of melancholic beauty and a quiet questioning of what truly defines civilization and family. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Edward Sedgwick

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Best viewed as a contemplative matinee, allowing its visual storytelling and emotional beats to resonate fully.

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