Down Upon the Suwanee River

A solemn silent melodrama of small-town judgment and redemption, with a slow, earnest pull toward reconciliation.

Directed by

Lem F. Kennedy

Genres

Drama

Starring

Charles Emmett Mack, Mary Thurman, Arthur Donaldson

Overview

Bill Ruble, whose atheism earns him the dislike of his fellow townspeople, elopes with Mary Norwood. Bill is falsely accused of theft and leaves town, signing up as a deckhand on a ship sailing around the world. A baby is born to Mary in Bill's absence, and she is disowned by friend and neighbor alike. She attempts to drown herself in the river, but an old Negro rescues her. Mary returns home and finds Bill there. He has become a true believer and a member of the church during his travels, and he and Mary are happily reunited.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, betrayal, isolation, redemption

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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