A Daughter of the Old South

A slow, earnest silent melodrama of thwarted love and wounded pride, played with theatrical intensity and a wistful, old-fashioned charm.

Directed by

Émile Chautard

Genres

Drama

Starring

Pauline Frederick, Pedro de Cordoba, Vera Beresford

Overview

Although Dolores Jardine's grandmother has engaged her to the wealthy young Spaniard, Pedro De Alvarez, she is determined to marry a man of her own choosing. She falls in love with novelist Richard Ferris who, although initially attracted by her beauty and Creole charm, abandons the girl when his old flame Lillian Hetherington suddenly appears. Seeking revenge, Dolores invites Richard to dinner and conceals Lillian behind a curtain. After overhearing Richard promise to marry Dolores, Lillian leaves in disgust and Dolores wanders into the woods distraught. Pedro prevents her from drowning herself and takes her to his heart.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, revenge, identity

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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