''To-Day'' is a

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silent film drama directed by

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and starring Florence Reed. A story about prostitution, this film is based on a 1913 stage play ''Today'' by

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and Abraham S. Schomer and starred Emily Stevens which ran for an astounding 280 performances in eight months time. Actors Gus Weinburg and Alice Gale are the only actors in the film that appeared in the play. It is considered to be a

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. It was remade as the early sound picture ''

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'' (1930) by Majestic Pictures starring

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and

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Cast

* Florence Reed - Lily Morton *Frank Mills - Fred Morton (*this Frank R. Mills 1867/?1870-1921) *

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- Henry Morton * Alice Gale - Emma Morton * Leonore Harris - Marion Garland (billed as Lenore Harris) *Harry Lambart - Richard Hewlett (billed as Captain Harry Lambert) *

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- Mrs. Farington

Reception

Like many American films of the time, ''To-Day'' was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. The Chicago Board of Censors refused to issue a permit as the film features the downfall of a woman through her infidelity and leading an immoral life.

References

External links

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''To-Day''; allmovie.com/ synopsis
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