The Stronger Love
Seen it?1916 | 50 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who like stories about real, flawed people. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 50 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1916: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Nell, a beautiful mountain girl, is a member of the Serviss family, rivals of the neighboring Rutherford family. Nell is engaged to Jim Serviss, who is the head of their clan, but when, by accident, she meets a stranger who has come to stay with the Rutherfords, they become infatuated.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 457 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Lloyd
- Vivian MartinNell Serviss
- Edward Peil Sr.Jim Serviss (as Edward Peil)
- Frank LloydTom Serviss
- Jack LivingstonRolf Rutherford
- Alice KnowlandMrs. Jane Rutherford
- Herbert StandingOriel Kincaid
- Louise EmmonsWidow Serviss (as Louise A. Emmons)
- William JeffersonUndetermined Role
- John McKinnonPeter Kincaid