United States / Dec 11, 1916 / NR
The New South (1916)
Directed by Robert Thornby
50minruntime
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Herbert Delmar | Dr. Tom Lincoln |
| Henry West | Sampson |
| Louis R. Grisel | Moses |
| Jessie Lewis | Bessie Fitzhugh |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The New South |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | William A. Brady Picture Plays |
| Release date | 11 dicembre 1916 |
| Writer | Clay M. Greene, Joseph R. Grismer, Eugenie Magnus Ingleton |
| Assistant directors | Robert Thornby |
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