The read
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
Stella Maris is a beautiful, crippled girl, who is cared for by a rich family. They shield her from the harsh realities of the world, so that she has no idea of the cruel things that some people do. Unity Blake is a poor orphan all too familiar with the harsh realities of the real world. These two young women both fall in love with John, love which is complicated by the fact that he is still married to (though separated from) a bad wife.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
31 audience votes
Key crew
- Frances MarionWriter
- Marshall NeilanDirector
Cast
- Mary PickfordMiss Stella Maris / Unity Blake
- Ida WatermanLady Eleanor Blount - aka Aunt Julia
- Herbert StandingSir Oliver Blount
- Conway TearleJohn Risca - also spelled John Riska
- Josephine CrowellAunt Gladys Linden
- Marcia ManonLouisa Risca - also spelled Louise Riska
- Lou ConleyThe Nurse (uncredited)
- Gustav von SeyffertitzThe Surgeon (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
love triangleorphansilent filmdisableddisabilityphysical disabilitymarried man