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Forbidden Fruit

1921 · 87 min Drama Romance
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

Mary Maddock works as a seamstress to bring home money while her husband Steve, unemployed, has no real prospects of earning money. Mary's employers, are trying to strike an oil related business deal with a rich man by the name of Nelson Rogers. The deal does not seem to be on the table, as Mr. Rogers is leaving town shortly and does not have the time to work out the details of such a deal. In an order to entice him to stay, Mrs. Mallory - wife of Mr. Mallory who is proposing the business deal - convinces Mary to be her guest at a dinner party with the intent of making Mr. Rogers fall for her and thus stay long enough for Mr. Mallory to make him agree to a business deal.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1921
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Cecil B. DeMille
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (11 votes)

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The director constructs a tense moral dilemma, relying on the stark contrast between Mary's impoverished home and the manipulative glamour of her employers. It explores themes of economic desperation and gendered exploitation with poignant visual storytelling.

What lingers after the final reel is a sobering reflection on agency and sacrifice. The film's power lies in its quiet condemnation of transactional relationships. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Cecil B. DeMille

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Best viewed in a focused setting to appreciate its silent-era nuances. A classic drama for a contemplative evening.

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