Lady of the Night
The story of two baby girls, born near in proximity but worlds apart in society: Molly Helmer, the daughter of a thief, and Florence Banning, the daughter of the judge who sent Molly's father to prison. The girls' lives come together as they reach the age of eighteen, when Florence leaves the security of the exclusive Girls Select School, and Molly, now orphaned, begins her life after reform school.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1925 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Monta Bell |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a stark contrast between two destinies through visual motifs and Norma Shearer's expressive dual performance. It relies on silent-era melodrama conventions to explore themes of social determinism and the possibility of redemption.
What lingers after the final reel is the poignant simplicity of its moral inquiry, framed by the era's distinctive visual storytelling. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Monta Bell
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With soft lighting and a fitting silent film score for accompaniment.
🎭 Cast
Norma Shearer
Molly Helmer / Florence Banning
Malcolm McGregor
David Page
Dale Fuller
Florence's Aunt Miss Carr
George K. Arthur
'Chunky' Dunn
Fred Esmelton
Judge Banning
Lew Harvey
Molly's Father Chris Helmer
Gwen Lee
Molly's Friend
Betty Morrissey
Molly's Friend Gertie
Joan Crawford
Body Double for Norma Shearer
Betty Morrissey
Gertie - Molly's Other Friend
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