Tuesday, December 08, 2020

The Blot (1921)

 A teacher has difficulties in providing for the well-being of his family. A religious minister wants to marry the teacher's daughter, but he is also poor. A wealthy student has a crush on the young woman, and starts courting her as well.

This well-made drama is quite acceptable for the most part of its duration, but towards the end becomes considerably implausible. Furthermore, there are serious problems with the way it conveys its defense of a better payment for teachers. The main problem is that the newly enrolled champions of that cause were never interested students, and that does not have anything to do with the teacher's salary; neither is it a question of morals; it is perfectly plausible that people become better through experience, but that has no bearing on their academic interest. Another problem with that last section is that the love triangle does not get a satisfactory solution.

Rating: 50

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