The New South (1916)
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.
Cast
- Ethel Clayton - Georgia Gwynne, as an adult
- Carlyle Blackwell - Harry Ford, as an adult
- Herbert Barrington - Gen. Gwynne
- Stanhope Wheatcroft - Paul Fitzhugh
- William Sherwood - Jefferson
- Madge Evans - Georgia Gwynne, as a girl
- John Tansey - Harry Ford, as a boy
- Herbert Delmar - Dr. Tom Lincoln
- Henry West - Sampson
- Louis R. Grisel - Moses
Screenplay
- Clay M. Greene (Story)
- Joseph R. Grismer (Story)
- Eugenie Magnus Ingleton (Scenario Writer)
- Eugenie Magnus Ingleton (Screenplay)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New South about?
- 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.
- Who directed The New South?
- The New South was directed by Robert Thornby.
- Who stars in The New South?
- The New South stars Ethel Clayton, Carlyle Blackwell, Herbert Barrington, Stanhope Wheatcroft, William Sherwood, Madge Evans.
- How long is The New South?
- The New South has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The New South?
- The New South is a Drama film.
- Where was The New South produced?
- The New South was produced in United States of America.