The New South
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Synopsis
Northerner Captain Ford, U.S.A., is sent down south to trail a gang of moonshiners. Jefferson Gwynne, hot-headed young southerner, believes Ford is an abolitionist and takes an instant dislike to him. Jeff’s sister Georgia is attracted to Ford, especially after her saves her in a runaway accident, much to the chagrin of her cousin Paul Fitzhugh who is in love with her. Jefferson accuses Ford of fomenting political unrest among the blacks and attacks him with Ford’s sword. Ford fends him off but when Jeff is wounded the captain goes for help rabble rouser Sampson steals up and murders Jeff observed by Paul, who remains silent. Ford is jailed for the murder but after many travails is finally cleared and reunited with Georgia.
Details
- Robert Thornby
- December 11, 1916
- Released
- United States of America
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
- 50m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Ethel ClaytonGeorgia Gwynne, as an adult -
Carlyle BlackwellHarry Ford, as an adult -
Herbert BarringtonGen. Gwynne -
Stanhope WheatcroftPaul Fitzhugh -
William SherwoodJefferson -
Madge EvansGeorgia Gwynne, as a girl -
John TanseyHarry Ford, as a boy
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Herbert DelmarDr. Tom Lincoln
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Henry WestSampson
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Louis R. GriselMoses
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Jessie LewisBessie Fitzhugh
