A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
1923 · Movie · 82 min · ★ 6.8 · 84% critics
After a painful misunderstanding, a young woman leaves her quiet home behind and starts over in Paris, drawn into a glittering world of wealth and parties. When her past unexpectedly resurfaces, she’s forced to weigh comfort and status against the pull of genuine love and the life she once imagined.
Also known as A Woman of Paris · Destiny · Immortal Women · Public Opinion
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Details
- Years
- 1923
- Release date
- 1923-10-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (198 votes)
- Box office
- $634,000
- Budget
- $351,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a silent-era romance about desire, regret, and the lure of luxury, with a mix of charm and heartbreak; Not for you if you dislike melodramatic turns or moralizing endings like some early dramas.
Pros: stylish Roaring Twenties vibe; strong lead performances; mix of humor and drama | Cons: uneven melodrama; contrived coincidences; ending feels preachy
Themes
- affectation
- black and white
- silent film
- pearl necklace
- high society
- railroad station
- bitter
Cast & crew
Edna Purviance
as Marie St. Clair
Clarence Geldart
as Marie's Step-Father
Carl Miller
as Jean Millet
Lydia Knott
as Jean's Mother
Charles K. French
as Jean's Father
Adolphe Menjou
as Pierre Revel
Betty Morrissey
as Fifi
- MP
Malvina Polo
as Paulette
Charlie Chaplin
as Station Porter (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Mannequin (uncredited)
Directed by Charlie Chaplin