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The Blot

1921·Drama·1h 31m
7.1
Professor Griggs, teaching at the college, doesn't get paid a living wage; his next door neighbor, successful shoemaker Olsen, has money and plentiful food, while the Griggses have hardly any. When the professor's rich student Phil West falls for beautiful Griggs daughter Amelia and also befriends the poor Reverend Gates (a young man who is also in love with Amelia), he observes the difference in his life and theirs and tries to help make a difference.
Directed by Lois Weber
parent child relationship
professor
chicken
college
social commentary
neighbor
poverty
conscience
silent film
pride
immaturity
reverend
new car
woman director
rich man poor woman
immigrant family
librarian
shoemaker
romantic rival
groceries
show-off

Cast

Margaret McWade
Margaret McWade
Mrs. Griggs
Claire Windsor
Claire Windsor
Amelia Griggs
Louis Calhern
Louis Calhern
Phil West
Marie Walcamp
Marie Walcamp
Juanita Claredon
William H. O'Brien
William H. O'Brien
College Student (uncredited)
Gertrude Short
Gertrude Short
Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited)
Larry Steers
Larry Steers
Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Crew

Lois Weber
Lois Weber
Director
Lois Weber
Lois Weber
Writer
Lois Weber
Lois Weber
Producer

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Melissa Lomeli
Melissa Lomeli
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was it normal for them to just not close their car doors back then
was it normal for them to just not close their car doors back then
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Erik Olsson
Erik Olsson
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Fairly straightforward story wise and can kinda drag more often than not, but the visual storytelling is very striking for 1921. Weber really knew how to make her shots interesting. I'm mostly just surprised how much these themes are still fairly relevant 101 years later. A more focused rewatch and deep dive of this one is in order.
Fairly straightforward story wise and can kinda drag more often than not, but the visual storytelling is very striking for 1921. Weber really knew how to make her shots interesting. I'm mostly just surprised how much these themes are still fairly relevant 101 years later. A more focused rewatch and deep dive of this one is in order.
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