Duty

A quiet, earnest silent-era melodrama about a marriage fraying, played with restrained feeling and a slow, sorrowful pull.

Directed by

Étienne Arnaud

Genres

Drama

Starring

Alec B. Francis, Belle Adair, Robert Frazer

Overview

Dr. Alexander is dedicated to his young wife Isabel, but she craves a more exciting life and the company of younger people. This creates a rift between them with Isabel becoming increasingly distant. At a social gathering, she meets the artist Jack Welby and is drawn to him. As their relationship deepens, she considers eloping with him.

How it feels

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

About

Love, betrayal, isolation, guilt

Content

Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.

Note

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

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