The Modern Prodigal
In the opening of this subject we find the callow youth as he points towards the city's spires, exclaiming to his dear old mother, "Mother, there in the big city is my sphere. There will I turn the world over." Off he goes cityward, ambitious and presumptuous, and perhaps we may add reckless. Alas, the city's whirl is quite a change from the simple quiet life in the country and the youth falls a victim to the snares that beset the unsophisticated.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1910 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (4 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic parable of fall and redemption, relying on the stark contrast between idyllic rural simplicity and the corrupting allure of the metropolis. It explores the theme of moral testing through the visual metaphor of the city as a labyrinth of vice.
What lingers after the viewing is a moralistic yet poignant tale of lost innocence and the value of home, told in the distinctive style of early cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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A quiet evening viewing to absorb the moral dilemma and nostalgic tone of this silent drama.
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