Christmas Day in the Workhouse
A pauper tells workhouse visitors of his wife's death from starvation.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1914 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | George Pearson |
| Runtime | 14 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its social critique through stark contrast, juxtaposing festive charity with abject poverty. It relies on the pauper's powerful pantomime and sparse intertitles to convey a profound personal tragedy against a systemic failure.
What lingers after viewing is not holiday cheer, but the silent, haunting image of human dignity stripped away by indifference. It's a sobering early cinematic indictment. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Pearson
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In a quiet room, with minimal distraction, to absorb the full weight of its silent performance.
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