The Sisters (1914 film)

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The Sisters
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Directed by Christy Cabanne
Written byChristy Cabanne
Anita Loos
Starring Lillian Gish
Distributed by Mutual Film
Release date
  • November 29, 1914 (1914-11-29)
Running time
20 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

The Sisters is a 1914 American short drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. [1]

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Plot summary

The plot revolves around two sisters, May and Carol, who reside in a small town. May, the elder sister, is regarded as more physically attractive than Carol. Despite this, Carol captures the attention of Frank, a country boy. However, when George, a city dweller, arrives in town for a visit, he becomes enamored with Carol and successfully wins her heart over Frank, leaving the latter in distress. On one of his visits to Carol, George encounters May and is instantly smitten with her. [2]

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References

  1. The Sisters at silentera.com
  2. The Sisters (Short 1914) - IMDb , retrieved March 8, 2023