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  • A Brave Irish Lass (1909)
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A Brave Irish Lass (1909)
Short | Short, Drama
Pat O'Malley and his wife Bridget are celebrating their golden wedding. The neighbors call in, congratulate the old couple, each one bringing a gift to commemorate the occasion. Among the visitors is Sir Thomas Gifford, a rich land owner. ...See morePat O'Malley and his wife Bridget are celebrating their golden wedding. The neighbors call in, congratulate the old couple, each one bringing a gift to commemorate the occasion. Among the visitors is Sir Thomas Gifford, a rich land owner. The old couple bid him welcome, offer him a glass of wine, which he drinks to their health, then takes a paper from his pocket, which gives them free use of his house as long as they live. They are profuse in their thanks, and, after shaking hands again, Sir Thomas departs. A young Irish girl among the number takes the paper, reads it to O'Malley, then places it in the cupboard for safekeeping. Black Dinny, a process server, looks through the window, sees where the paper is secreted and, when the coast is clear, enters the room, gets the precious document and goes out. A young lad appears at this time, sees Dinny. And, knowing his character, is sure he is there for no good, so kicks him out. The young girl runs in as McShane, a gentlemanly-looking villain, stands in the doorway and tries to make himself agreeable. His advances are repulsed and McShane is given the same treatment as Dinny, administered by the same Irish lad. Down the lane the two victims meet, compare notes and plan vengeance. Dinny shows McShane the paper which he has stolen: the latter sends him for the bailiffs and decides to evict the old couple. On the lawn in front of the cabin, O'Malley and his wife are watching the young people dance. Everybody is having a good time until Dinnv, McShane and the bailiffs appear. McShane demands rent of O'Malley or threatens to put him out. The young girl steps forward and tells that Sir Thomas has given them free rent as long as they live, goes inside for the paper, returns quickly and tells them it is missing. The bailiffs start removing things from the house, and. While this is going on, the young girl rushes to Sir Thomas' home and tells him what is happening. He starts back with her, and, as they come in sight of the house, Dinny tries to sneak away, but the young lad grabs him, finds the paper and hands it to Sir Thomas. The latter acknowledges it and orders the furniture put back in the house. The crowd grabs Dinny and beats him unmercifully, pelts him with stones as he runs away. Then the dancing is resumed. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Eugene Mullin (scenario)
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Updated Mar 20, 1909
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Mar 20, 1909 (United States)

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