The Darling of New York
Santussa, an orphan who becomes separated from her nurse en route to America to live with her grandfather, is cared for by gangsters who hide their stolen jewels in her ragdoll. In New York, Big Mike, finding Santussa a nuisance, dumps her and the doll in a trash can, where a newsboy finds her. After several adventures, Santussa finds her grandfather, the jewels are handed over to customs officials, and the gang of crooks is reformed.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | King Baggot |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic melodramatic narrative where a child's innocence becomes a moral compass for the corrupt adults around her. It relies on the stark contrast between the gritty criminal underworld and the orphan's purity to build a tense, sentimental plot.
Those who tire of cynical stories will find a charming, straightforward tale of redemption. What lingers after the final reel is a sense of old-fashioned moral clarity and the transformative power of kindness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: King Baggot
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With a cozy blanket, ready for a sentimental, black-and-white journey into urban redemption.
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