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Thelma

1922 · 60 min

A quiet, earnest silent romance that sweeps you into a world of jealous whispers and tender devotion.

Directed by
Chester Bennett
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jane Novak, Barbara Tennant, June Elvidge
Tagline
A modest Norwegian girl became an overnight sensation, captivating wealthy and critical high society alike.
Overview
Though loved by many in her Norwegian village home, Thelma herself does not know love until she meets Sir Phillip Errington. They are married and go to London, where she is well received except by Phillip's jealous "friends." Lady Clara and Lennox plot to make Phillip appear to be unfaithful, and Thelma returns to Norway. Phillip, however, pursues her and proves his innocence.

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Directed by
Chester Bennett
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jane Novak, Barbara Tennant, June Elvidge
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How it feels

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Tone
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • betrayal
  • isolation
  • class
  • redemption
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour1
Realism6
Romance7
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Chester Bennett
Starring
Jane Novak, Barbara Tennant, June Elvidge, Bert Sprotte, Vernon Steele, Harvey Clark, Wedgwood Nowell, Harry Lonsdale
Cinematography
Jack MacKenzie
Runtime
60 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
No Language

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