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UNITED STATES · 1909

The Jilt

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood romantic deception betrayal seduction revenge friendship
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Synopsis

John is seduced and abandoned by a cruel flirt. Later he learns that his friend Frank is engaged to the same woman. He relates his story to Frank and convinces him to jilt her at the altar.

Year1909
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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