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The Sporting Venus
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Wikipedia article
'The Sporting Venus' is a 1925 American silent romantic drama film directed by Marshall Neilan. The film was the second MGM release of Neilan, and starred his wife, actress Blanche Sweet, who allegedly sported the lowest waistline of 1925. This is the first of two feature films that paired Ronald Colman with Blanche Sweet, the second being 'His Supreme Moment', which was released in May 1925. This film is listed as being extant (surviving) at silentera database.[http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/S/SportingVenus1925.html Progressive Silent Film List: 'The Sporting Venus'] at silentera.com
Plot
As described in a film magazine review, Scotch heiress Lady Gwendolyn is in love with a commoner, medical student Donald MacAllan, but the match is disapproved by her father. A misunderstanding develops and she has romance with the continental Prince Carlos, a nobleman who pretends to be wealthy. In an attempt to forget her unhappiness, she seeks diversion in famous watering places and other climes. Eventually she learns the true character of the nobleman and effects a reconciliation with Donald.
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Reception
'Life Magazine' wrote "'The Sporting Venus' is typical of Neilan at his worst and at his best. It is foolish, inconsequential and spineless, and yet it is entertaining. ... If you look for rhyme or reason in 'The Sporting Venus', you will look in vain."
See also
*Blanche Sweet filmography
References
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