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The Strength of the Weak

1916·Movie
50min·NR
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Soon after Pauline D'Arcy, an untutored country girl from the Northwest, is left destitute by the death of her father, she falls in love with a middle-aged married man, John Adams, whose alias is Abbott. Although never intending to marry her, Abbott promises to send Pauline to college. During her studies, she falls in love with her lover's son Richard, while at the same time establishing a literary career. She anonymously publishes a novel based on her experiences and it becomes a best seller.
Silent Era DramaMelodramatic RomanceSocial CommentaryComing-of-AgeBetrayal & Forbidden LoveLiterary AmbitionCharacter-Driven NarrativeHistorical CinemaTragic Undertones

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Is The Strength of the Weak worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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What is The Strength of the Weak rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Strength of the Weak?

0 h 50 min

The Strength of the Weak runs 0 h 50 min.

What language is The Strength of the Weak in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.