Blind Youth

A silent-era melodrama that swings between despair and hope, with earnest performances and a romantic resolution.

Directed by

Alfred E. Green, Edward Sloman

Genres

Drama

Starring

Walter McGrail, Leatrice Joy, Ora Carew

Overview

Maurie Monnier, a poor young American sculptor in Paris, marries Clarice, a gold-digging model who later abandons him. When Maurie's wealthy father dies, Maurie returns to the U.S., but his mother and brother will have nothing to do with him because of his poverty. At the end of his rope, he's about to kill himself when he meets Hope, a beautiful young girl who inspires him. Just when things are looking up for Maurie and his new love Hope, who should show up but his gold-digging wife Clarice.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, family, redemption

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

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

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