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The Necklace
UNITED STATES · 1909

The Necklace

D.W. Griffith
debt and financial hardship theft and crime social appearances marital struggle ironic consequences
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Synopsis

Mrs. Kendrick borrows a jeweled necklace from a friend for an important social event. The necklace is stolen, and Mr. Kendrick goes into debt to replace it. The thief discovers it's costume jewelry, but the Kendricks never learns the truth; Husband and wife struggle for years to pay off the huge debt.

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