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A Change of Heart
UNITED STATES · 1909

A Change of Heart

D.W. Griffith
seduction and deception rural vs urban conflict fake marriage class difference moral redemption
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Synopsis

Howard Norris, a wealthy young man from the city makes the acquaintance of a lovely young daughter of a farmer. By promising marriage, he entices her into accompanying him to the city. There is a fake wedding. She inadvertently learns the truth and in great anguish sets out for her home. The rich young man is holding a drinking party when his mother stops in and advises him to give up drinking a

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