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A Woman of Paris

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Marie St. Clair (Edna Purviance) is a desperate young woman who suspects she has been dumped by her flighty fiancé, Jean (Carl Miller), after he mysteriously stands her up at a railway station, where they were to meet in order to travel to Paris together. She goes off to Paris alone, where she meets wealthy Pierre Revel (Adolphe Menjou) and becomes his mistress. But a year later she meets Jean again and, suddenly caught between two men, isn't sure where her heart truly lies.
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Derek Smith Slant Magazine Mar 19
For Charlie Chaplin, the film was a dream project that defied expectations. Go to Full Review C.A. Lejeune Guardian 03/01/2017
It is not pretty. Chaplin never meant it to be. But it is horribly true. Go to Full Review Richard Brody The New Yorker 04/02/2013
Chaplin's manner is deft and witty, but the depiction of unchecked wealth and the moral rot it breeds links this drawing-room romance to the fierce political comedies in which he stars. Go to Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Sep 10
3/4
a great example of a mediocre story redeemed by superb filmmaking Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Boulder Weekly Apr 24
3.5/5
Chaplin’s skill of communicating significant information with small touches — particularly when it comes to sexual relations at a time when even a hint was taboo — carries the kind of cleverness that’s timeless. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Mar 18
... while not as dramatic or heavily romantic as one may expect from a film of the romantic drama genre, it is a surprisingly progressive and modern tale that frequently ziggs when one expects it to follow a well-trodden path. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kari A Mar 27 This movie is a quintessentially perfect silent film. Pacing is good, but the drama is why we stay! See more Tamara K 11/02/2023 It's amazing how a film this old can still be so relevant today. See more 09/14/2019 Watch this if: You're a fan of classic cinema, silent films, and the inimitable Charlie Chaplin. In a departure from his usual work, Charlie Chaplin directs a sad but rather satisfying silent drama about a tragic romance, following a woman (Edna Purviance) who is torn between two lovers. It is a compelling work from one of cinema's greatest directors, who also composed the wonderful score. While at times the pacing is a little slow, it is still engaging, and finishes in what we consider to be one of the best endings of a film by Chaplin. Shout out to the gorgeous Adolphe Menjou and his fabulous moustache! See more 08/02/2015 though directed and written by Chaplin he doesn't appear in this pic except a brief walk on... see if u can spot him. See more 02/17/2015 Literally starting this movie with a warning that he is not in it Chaplin is up front about his not being in this movie. Its a serious drama film, not one of his whimsical comedies. Starring Edna Purviance on her own, the movie is a sharp, depressing drama about one woman trying to find her place in the world. Its a bit slow at times, but ultimately still watchable. See more 08/17/2014 Touching B/W silent drama about a woman in the pursuit of real happiness.Bravo,Chaplin See more Read all reviews
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Charlie Chaplin

Director

Edna Purviance

Marie St. Clair

Adolphe Menjou

Pierre Revel

Carl Miller

Jean Millet

Lydia Knott

Jean's Mother

Charles K. French

Jean's Father

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Synopsis Marie St. Clair (Edna Purviance) is a desperate young woman who suspects she has been dumped by her flighty fiancé, Jean (Carl Miller), after he mysteriously stands her up at a railway station, where they were to meet in order to travel to Paris together. She goes off to Paris alone, where she meets wealthy Pierre Revel (Adolphe Menjou) and becomes his mistress. But a year later she meets Jean again and, suddenly caught between two men, isn't sure where her heart truly lies.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Screenwriter
Charlie Chaplin
Production Co
Charles Chaplin Productions
Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 1, 1923, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 28, 2017
Runtime
1h 21m
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