Marta of the Lowlands (1914)
Sebastien, a landowner, shelters the orphan Marta in exchange for sexual favors. When, years later, Sebastien's fortunes ebb, he marries Muri, the daughter of a rich man, and arranges for Marta to marry the shepherd Manelich. Sebastien assures Marta that Manelich knows of their relationship and will not interfere, but she discovers that her husband is ignorant of the affair and, in fact, loves her. Because she comes to return her husband's love, she confesses her past, after which Manelich kills Sebastien. With Marta at his side, the shepherd then returns to the hills. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Director: J. Searle Dawley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: October 5, 1914
Cast
- Bertha Kalich - Marta
- Wellington A. Playter - Manelich - the Shepherd (as Wellington Playter)
- Hal Clarendon - Sebastien - the Master
- Frank Holland - Sebastien's Servant
- Lillian Kalich - Muri
- George Moss - Villager
Screenplay
- Àngel Guimerà (Screenplay)
Cinematography: H. Lyman Broening
Production: Famous Players Film Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J. Searle Dawley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marta of the Lowlands about?
- Sebastien, a landowner, shelters the orphan Marta in exchange for sexual favors. When, years later, Sebastien's fortunes ebb, he marries Muri, the daughter of a rich man, and arranges for Marta to marry the shepherd Manelich. Sebastien assures Marta that Manelich knows of their relationship and will not interfere, but she discovers that her husband is ignorant of the affair and, in fact, loves her. Because she comes to return her husband's love, she confesses her past, after which Manelich kills Sebastien. With Marta at his side, the shepherd then returns to the hills. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
- Who directed Marta of the Lowlands?
- Marta of the Lowlands was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
- Who stars in Marta of the Lowlands?
- Marta of the Lowlands stars Bertha Kalich, Wellington A. Playter, Hal Clarendon, Frank Holland, Lillian Kalich, George Moss.
- How long is Marta of the Lowlands?
- Marta of the Lowlands has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Marta of the Lowlands?
- Marta of the Lowlands is a Drama film.
- Where was Marta of the Lowlands produced?
- Marta of the Lowlands was produced in United States of America.