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American Born (1913)
Short | 22 min | Short, Drama

American Born (1913)

Short | 22 min | Short, Drama

The dying mother, tells her only child, an orphan, of the wealth and power of her family and of her royal blood. Guided by the honesty of an old Indian servant, Dorothy, known in America as Pepita, the orphan, goes to Europe to see for the...See moreThe dying mother, tells her only child, an orphan, of the wealth and power of her family and of her royal blood. Guided by the honesty of an old Indian servant, Dorothy, known in America as Pepita, the orphan, goes to Europe to see for the first time her relatives. It is in the House of Danvers that she first meets Richard Danvers, the elder son of the Earl of Danvers. It is a case of love at first sight. The Earl of Danvers does not depend solely upon his heritage, being an inventor of great ability. His invention of a new X-ray machine is, in the opening part of the story, unsuccessful. This, combined with the degeneracy of his younger son, brings failure and ruin to the respected Earl of Danvers and his family. Richard, the elder son, is engaged to Dorothy, and is forced, through financial ruin, to break the engagement. He goes to America to seek his fortune in the mines. Dorothy's great love for Richard and her wonderful knowledge of the big American country Richard is going to, prompts her to follow her sweetheart. She engages passage on the same steamer and boards the same train, unbeknown to her lover. She precedes him in the big open country, and changing her pretty traveling dress for the picturesque Indian dress of her girlhood days, she encounters many thrilling experiences. Upon Richard's arrival in the mining country, he purchases an outfit to try his luck as a prospector, and at a psychological moment confronts Dorothy fighting for her life in the hands of a Western desperado. Richard, breaking into the door of the cabin, saves Dorothy, known only as Pepita. Dorothy at no time gives any sign of recognition to Richard. Love dominates and the finale brings the lovers together in their English estates, success to the Earl of Danvers in his invention and the degeneracy of the younger son strengthens and develops into supreme manhood. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Sydney Ayres Richard Danvers Richard Danvers See fewer	The Man from Argentina (1915)
Vivian Rich Dorothy Travers aka Pepita Dorothy Travers aka Pepita See fewer	In Trust (1915)
Jack Richardson Dick Travers Dick Travers See fewer	The Midnight Express (1924)
Harry von Meter Topelo - an Old Indian Topelo - an Old Indian See fewer	Lillo of the Sulu Seas (1916)
Jacques Jaccard The Earl of Danvers The Earl of Danvers See fewer	Liberty (1916)
Charles Cummings Charles Danvers Charles Danvers See fewer	Mysteries of the Grand Hotel (1915)
Louise Lester Lady Sybil Lady Sybil See fewer	Calamity Anne's Dream (1913)
Mrs. Coxen Lady Sybil's Mother Lady Sybil's Mother See fewer	The Power of Light (1914)
Chick Morrison Tom Andrews (as Charles Morrison) Tom Andrews (as Charles Morrison) See fewer	Black Beauty (I) (1921)
Caroline Frances Cooke Actress Actress See fewer	Son of Frankenstein (1939)
Charlotte Burton Actress Actress See fewer	Her Younger Sister (1914)