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The Waiting Soul

1917 · 50 min Drama
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

This morality play of the starts off with Grace Vaughn running off with married man Dudley Kent (Wyndham Standing). While sailing to England, they meet Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove. Mrs. Hargrove tries to talk Grace out of ruining her life, but the girl won't listen. After a few months, Kent leaves Grace and she gets mixed up with a woman who runs a house of ill repute.

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Year 1917
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Burton L. King
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a stark morality tale on the perils of societal transgression, relying on the clear visual grammar of silent cinema to trace a downfall. It explores the limited agency afforded to women when they step outside prescribed boundaries.

What lingers after the final title card is a sobering portrait of irreversible consequence, where redemption remains just out of frame. The drama's power lies in its unwavering commitment to a tragic arc. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Burton L. King

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Best experienced in a quiet setting, allowing the visual narrative and accompanying score to fully resonate.

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