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UNITED STATES · 1911

Swords and Hearts

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood unrequited love class difference social inequality forbidden romance secret affection
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Synopsis

A poor girl is secretly in love with a wealthy young planter.

Year1911
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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