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The Denial
DramaRomance

THE DENIAL

19250h 50m8.0 TMDb

Directed by Hobart Henley

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When Dorothy wants to marry Bob (Robert Agnew), her mother, Mildred, forbids the match. Dorothy angrily asserts that Mildred might reconsider if her own mother had forbid her marriage. The rest of the film is a flashback, as Mildred recalls her own youth, when her dictatorial mother did forbid her to marry Lyman.

Cast

Claire Windsor

Claire Windsor

Mildred - the Mother

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

Arthur

William Haines

William Haines

Lyman - Lover in Flashback

Lucille Ricksen

Lucille Ricksen

Dorothy - the Daughter

Robert Agnew

Robert Agnew

Billie - the Young Officer

Emily Fitzroy

Emily Fitzroy

Rena - Mother in Flashback

William Eugene

William Eugene

Eugene

Estelle Clark

Estelle Clark

Rosie

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion8.2
Complexity6.8
Humor5.8
Realism7.1
Action4.2
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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