The Loyalty of Sylvia
The daughter of an old friend is staying with Dr. Laurence. Sylvia is a naughty girl; she puts sneezing powder into a bunch of flowers to make everyone in the house sneeze. After the doctor introduces her to the son of a friend, the two fall in love and get engaged. Dr. Laurence is also hopelessly in love with Sylvia, but keeps it a secret. After a ball he gets smallpox. Sylvia takes care of him and falls in love with him. She breaks off the engagement.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Van Dyke Brooke |
| Runtime | 14 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The short silent film constructs a classic love triangle, relying on the contrast between lighthearted mischief and serious illness as pivotal plot devices. It explores the theme of sudden emotional revelation through concise intertitles and expressive acting.
What lingers after the final frame is a quiet meditation on loyalty tested by crisis, where duty and passion collide in elegant silence. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Van Dyke Brooke
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With soft lighting and a gentle piano score, embracing the pace of early cinema.
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