Summary
The Family Upstairs is a 1922 American silent film that delves into the lives of a seemingly well-to-do family in early 20th-century America. The narrative centers around Louise, a quiet and refined young woman, whose mother and siblings ridicule her for her lack of a romantic life. Charles Grant, a bank teller, falls for Louise and insists on meeting her family, only to be driven away by Mrs. Heller's tactless boasting. Louise, feeling betrayed, seeks solace at Coney Island, where she is followed by Charles, who finally gets a chance to speak with her. The film then introduces a turning point when two office boys, who resent Charles, intervene, leading to a confrontation that brings Louise and Charles closer together. The story is a blend of melodrama and social commentary, with elements of romance and family dynamics that were popular in silent era cinema.
Synopsis
Louise, a quiet and refined girl, is taunted by her mother, brother, and sister because she has no sweetheart. Finally a bank teller, Charles Grant, falls in love with her and insists upon visiting her family in their apartment. Mrs. Heller drives him away by her talk of the luxury to which her daughter is accustomed, and when he departs Louise accuses her family of spoiling her one chance for romance. Impulsively, she takes a taxi to Coney Island to lose herself in the crowds but is followed by Charles, who has seen through the family's pretense. There she meets two boys who work in her office; and when Charles tries to talk to her, they resent his interference, assuming him to be a masher. Charles is struck down by her companions, but as a result Louise and Charles are happily reconciled.
