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The Lily of the Tenements (1911)

The Lily of the Tenements poster
Directed by
D. W. Griffith
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
16 min
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A poor young woman living in a tenement building falls in love with a man from a wealthier background. Their relationship faces challenges due to their different social positions.

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What happens

The Lily of the Tenements is a 1911 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Clara T. Bracy and featuring Blanche Sweet. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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