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THE OCEAN WAIF
Synopsis
An abused woman escapes from her brutal stepfather and hides in an abandoned house, where a famous novelist in a crisis of inspiration also seeks refuge. They fall in love—but he is engaged and his bride is about to arrive.
Synopsis
An abused woman escapes from her brutal stepfather and hides in an abandoned house, where a famous novelist in a crisis of inspiration also seeks refuge. They fall in love—but he is engaged and his bride is about to arrive.
Our take
The Greek myth of Pygmalion is given a feminist spin in this charming romantic comedy from the maverick silent filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché. With equal screen time given to its male and female protagonists, The Ocean Waif is a dynamic love story laced with pointed social and class commentary.