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Select two cult films to compare side by side.
La vie de Bohème Synopsis
Orphaned Mimi (Alice Brady) is taken in by a drunken innkeeper and becomes a maid. She meets Rudolphe (Paul Capellani), heir of a upper-class family, who rescues her from the unwanted advances of a drunken hotel guest. They fall madly in love, but Rudolphe's uncle, M. Durandin, wants Rudolphe to marry a family friend, Madame De Rouvre, and writes Mimi a letter, telling her that she is ruining Rudolphe's life. Musette and Marcel, friends of Mimi, also try to break up the romance by introducing Mimi to other men, and Rudolphe becomes jealous and leaves her. Shattered, Mimi declines in health and eventually throws herself into the river but is rescued and taken to the hospital. Realizing it is only a matter of time before she dies, she drags herself back to the room where she and Rudolphe were happiest. Rudolphe is there and she dies knowing that he loves her.
Pro Patria Synopsis
Paul Capellani, the famous star, plays the part of "Karloo." which gives him a chance to show his remarkable ability. This is a picturization of the play "Patrie," written by Victorien Sardou, the famous French dramatist. The author was noted for being a master of stage effect, and the film follows closely the stage production. "Pro Patria" deals with the efforts of the people of the Netherlands to throw off the iron rule of Spain, and the plots and intrigues which were perpetrated at that time. It was staged in Louvain, Belgium, that beautiful city which has since been ruined beyond redemption by German shells. The costuming, arms, customs and properties are absolutely accurate, and the whole production is most lavish. The acting is truly great and the entire six reels grip from start to finish.
"La vie de Bohème" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Pro Patria" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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La vie de Bohème