The Other Half | 1919 | Drama

Title: The Other Half | 1919 | Drama Director: King Vidor Studio: Brentwood Film Corporation Starring: Florence Vidor, Thomas Holding Release Date: March 1919 Runtime: 70 Format: Silent, Black and White Country: United States Language: English Genres: Drama --- Summary: The Other Half follows the story of a woman who becomes disillusioned with her privileged lifestyle and decides to live among the working class. As she experiences the struggles and hardships faced by laborers, she gains new insight into social inequalities and personal resilience. The film explores themes of class disparity, empathy, and self-discovery. --- Background: Directed by King Vidor, The Other Half was produced during the post-World War I era, reflecting the social tensions and labor movements of the time. The film is notable for its progressive portrayal of class issues and is an early example of socially conscious cinema in the United States. --- Trivia: The Other Half was one of King Vidor's early directorial efforts that helped establish his reputation in Hollywood. Florence Vidor, who stars in the film, was married to King Vidor at the time of production. The film was distributed by the Brentwood Film Corporation, a company known for producing independent and socially conscious films during the silent era. No known original prints of The Other Half have survived in complete form, making it a partially lost film. --- Hashtags: TheOtherHalf KingVidor SilentFilm 1919Cinema ClassicDrama PublicDomainFilm