The Problem

A brief, earnest silent melodrama that unfolds like a cautionary dream, gentle and a little stiff, with simple moral warmth.

Directed by

Harry A. Pollard

Genres

Drama

Starring

Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, Mrs. Tom Ricketts

Overview

Fred Rees proposes to Edith Shanlon, contingent on her mother's approval, which is initially denied due to the mother's desire for a wealthy match. A dream reveals the potential unhappiness of such a marriage when Edith's mother envisions Edith married to a wealthy man who neglects her. The dream, filled with infidelity and public humiliation, convinces the mother that a loveless, wealthy marriage is not worth it. Upon waking, she happily grants her consent to Fred and Edith's union.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and romantic. Measured and fine in the background.

About

Love, class, family, betrayal

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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