Ray Sturgis, leader of the fashionable Long Island jazz set, is engaged to "Egypt" Hagen, an up-to-date girl in every respect. Egypt is arrested at a roadhouse raid, and at her mother's bidding, the Reverend Norman Lodge arranges for her freedom.


Is Sensation Seekers worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a fascinating specimen of early feminist social commentary rather than a pure entertainment piece. This film is for those who appreciate the nuance of silent-era character studies and the pioneering work of Lois Weber; it is not for viewers...

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"Is Sensation Seekers worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a fascinating specimen of early feminist social commentary rather than a pure entertainment piece. This film is for those who appreciate the nuance of silent-era character studies and the pioneering work of Lois Weber; it is not for viewers who find the moralistic pacing of the 1920s too sluggish for modern sensibilities.This film works because it refuses to treat its 'party girl' protagonist as a one-dimensional cau..."
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