
Struggling young doctor in a rural community, Dr. Lawrence Tibbits, cures Norma, a circus elephant, when she is injured in a fire.


Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. The Great Love (1925) is absolutely worth watching today for a very specific audience: silent film enthusiasts, those fascinated by early Hollywood’s eccentricities, and anyone with a soft spot for unusual animal co-stars. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, modern narra...

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"Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. The Great Love (1925) is absolutely worth watching today for a very specific audience: silent film enthusiasts, those fascinated by early Hollywood’s eccentricities, and anyone with a soft spot for unusual animal co-stars. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, modern narrative or struggle with the conventions of silent cinema, this film is likely not for you. This isn't a film that will convert skeptics to the silent era, but for those already incli..."
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