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A Daughter of the Poor

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1917 | 50 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Code 3, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 50 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1917: an older pace and style.

A young girl, Rose Eastmen lives with her lazy Uncle, who works as a janitor in a publishing house. Lacking education, both Rose and her Uncle are susceptible to the socialist ideas of writer Rudolph Creig. One day Rose encounters Jack Steven's the wealthy son of the publishing house, working on his car. She believes he is a common laborer, and begins seeing him. Through her exposure to Jack, Rose begins to realize the rich are not such an abominable people. Rudolph has also reached this conclusion after learning Steven's has published his book. Now with a hefty royalty check and success, Rudolph is able to marry Rose.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 451 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Edward Dillon

  • Bessie LoveRose Eastman
  • Carmel MyersHazel Fleming
  • Max DavidsonJoe Eastman
  • George BerangerRudolph Creig
  • Carl StockdaleJames Stevens
  • Roy StewartJack Stevens
  • Mae GiraciLola (as Tina Rossi)