The Eternal Magdalene

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The Eternal Magdalene is a 1919 American film adapted from a play by Robert H. McLaughlin. [1] [2] [3] The film was produced by Goldwyn Pictures. [4]

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Julia Arthur in play

Julia Arthur portrayed the title character in the play in 1915. It was published by Clark Copp. [5]

One critic described McLaughlin as among problem playwriters and stated he believed the "harlot's place is in the home." [6]

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References

  1. Hornblow, Arthur, ed. (November 1915). The Theatre: The Magazine for Playgoers. Vol. 22. Theatre Magazine Company. pp. 227, 256.
  2. Hapgood, Norman, ed. (20 November 1915). Harper's Weekly. Vol. 61. Harper's Magazine Company. p. 491.
  3. "Mclaughlin, Robert H". 11 May 2018.
  4. "The Eternal Magdalene (1919)". BFI. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  5. McLaughlin, Robert H. (1915). The Eternal Magdalene. Copp, Clark. ISBN   978-0-665-84404-1.
  6. The Green Book Magazine. Story-Press Corporation. 1916. pp. 22–24.
  7. "Welcome on notreCinema". en.notrecinema.com. Retrieved 2021-11-16.