The World and Its Woman

Name: The World and Its Woman
Director: Frank Lloyd
Genre: Drama
Released: 1919-01-01
Duration: 70 min
Cast: Geraldine Farrar, Lou Tellegen, Mae Giraci, Alec B. Francis, Edward Connelly

1919Dir. Frank Lloyd1h 10m

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The World and Its Woman is a fascinating piece, really. It captures the turmoil of a changing Russia through the eyes of a peasant girl turned opera star. The tone is a blend of longing and desperation; you can feel the weight of the revolution looming over the characters. Frank Lloyd’s direction gives it this raw, emotional pacing that complements the performances beautifully. The visuals, particularly the icy steppes, are striking and serve as a backdrop to the couple's perilous journey to America. The practical effects, while simple by today’s standards, manage to evoke a genuine sense of struggle. It’s a film that explores love and ambition amidst chaos, making it quite a distinctive entry from that era.

1917 revolution backdropFocus on operatic themesNotable practical effects