Young Romance (1915)

In the heart of a bustling department store, two souls yearn for an existence beyond their mundane reality. Nellie Nolan, the bright-eyed notions counter girl, shares this dream with Tom Clancy, a charming lad from the hardware department. Their ambitions are as grand as the skyscrapers that line the city streets, and their aspirations refuse to be tethered by their routine lives. A fortuitous newspaper story inspires both Nellie and Tom to take radical steps. With a hard-earned hundred dollars, Nellie decides to taste the intoxicating allure of affluence, even if only for a fleeting week. She ventures to a prestigious Maine summer resort, shrouding herself in the guise of high society. Parallelly, Tom, entranced by the same tale, also heads to the resort, masquerading as a wealthy Newport gentleman. Amid the shimmering luxury of the resort, their paths cross, each taken in by the other's impressive façade. Their hearts intertwine in a dance of affection, with Tom even playing the gallant hero, saving Nellie from a deserted island. Yet, a veil of pretense cloaks their love, preventing them from confessing their true identities. Upon their return to the store, fate plays its hand, transferring Tom to the counter directly opposite Nellie. Their eyes meet once again, this time stripped of pretense and grandeur, revealing their authentic selves in the familiar surroundings of their everyday lives. Thus, in the realm of reality, they continue their dance of romance, orchestrated by the ever-observant Cupid. "Young Romance" is a charming rediscovered masterpiece from 1915. It elegantly disproves the notion that refined comedy is beyond the scope of the silver screen. A tale as intricate as an Elizabethan drama, this film penned by William deMille and directed by George Melford, is a delightful blend of humor, love, and the enduring human spirit.

Young Romance is a comedy movie featuring Edith Taliaferro and directed by George Melford.

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