Prodigal Daughter (1909)
Original title: La fille prodigue
Categories
Based on the Bible Black and White Drama Father-Daughter Relationship Forgiveness Grace Lost Film Parable of the Prodigal Son Reconciliation Short Silent Film DramaShortBased on the Bible, Black and White, Father-Daughter Relationship, Forgiveness, Grace, Lost Film, Parable of the Prodigal Son, Reconciliation, Silent FilmDescription
In a peaceful little villa on the coast of an inland sea is located the home of a sturdy fisherman, whose hopes and joys are centered upon his daughter and only companion. All is happiness until one day tourists from the city meet the young lady and inveigle her into deserting her home for the allurements of city life. City life causes a complete transformation of the lady and she can scarcely be recognized as the same individual. At home, however, the father is bereft of reason and wanders aimlessly about, an object of pity. The novelty of city life soon wears off and. overcome with remorse, the woman seeks her old home only to find the building deserted. She learns the condition of her lather and soon finds him in the village inn. When the poor man sees his daughter his reason returns and the daughter, as also her husband, unite with him for the happiness of all concerned.
Source: Moving Picture World