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Shoes is a 1916 American silent social drama film directed by Lois Weber. The film follows a young woman who works in a department store and faces a moral dilemma to afford new shoes for her impoverished family, starring Mary MacLaren in the lead role. It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2014.

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Who directed the 1916 silent film Shoes?

"Shoes" was directed by Lois Weber, one of the most prominent female directors in early Hollywood. She was known for tackling serious social issues in her films.

What is the plot of the silent film Shoes?

The film follows a young woman, played by Mary MacLaren, who works in a department store but is barely paid enough to survive. She faces a moral dilemma, considering prostitution, simply to afford a desperately needed pair of shoes.

Is the 1916 film Shoes lost or preserved?

Fortunately, "Shoes" is not a lost film and has been preserved. It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural and historical significance.

What social issue does Shoes primarily tackle?

The film is a social drama that highlights the grim realities of urban poverty and the exploitation of working-class women. Weber used the protagonist's desperate need for shoes to expose the failure of the era's wages.

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