The New South
1916, English. Directed by Robert Thornby.
The story of a love that remained supreme despite doubtful circumstances.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert ThornbyDirector
- 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
- Herbert DelmarDr. Tom Lincoln
- Henry WestSampson
- Louis R. GriselMoses
- Jessie LewisBessie Fitzhugh
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1916
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Clay M. Greene, Joseph R. Grismer, Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
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The New South runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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Who directed The New South?
The New South (1916) was directed by Robert Thornby and stars Ethel Clayton, Carlyle Blackwell, Herbert Barrington.