"Santa Claus vs. Cupid" is a lengthy and complex film by 1915's standards. It's a bit confusing at times, but is also well made and interesting...and worth seeing if you love silents.
The story has two parallel stories going on at the same time. The happy story is about a wealthier family who is having a lovely Christmas....with folks dressing up as Santa and children all happy and full of life. At the same time, a poor family is struggling. The mother is ill and needs medicine and there is nothing for the children for Christmas. What's next? See the film.
The film features some fine sets, good acting for the time and an interesting story. Sadly, it's included with a group of silent Christmas tales in "A Christmas Past". Why? Because although I enjoyed the film, I often had to turn off the music because it was so completely wrong for the tone of the movies....and it was especially true with this one.
