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  • The Story of David Greig (1913)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Story of David Greig (1913)
Short | Short, Drama
A wealthy iron master finds sufficient argument to justify his ill and sometimes inhuman treatment of his men. His daughter Viola is a wholesome-spirited girl whose cosmopolitan training and direct contact with the grosser sides of life ...See moreA wealthy iron master finds sufficient argument to justify his ill and sometimes inhuman treatment of his men. His daughter Viola is a wholesome-spirited girl whose cosmopolitan training and direct contact with the grosser sides of life counteract the impotent beliefs and principles that have sought to smother her. The professional agitator stirs up discontent among the laborers. David Greig, dreamer and philosopher, imbibes new teachings on the governing principles of love and war. When the strike breaks out, led by the fiery agitator, Ben Shoreham, young Greig preaches tolerance to the men. After a physical encounter with Shoreham, Greig takes the deputation of the men to see the iron master. At this psychological moment the iron master is at a crisis in his own business: unable to make delivery on a certain contract and news of the pending strike spells ruin to him. It is during the heated argument that Greig meets Viola. The girl becomes interested in the grievances of the men. Greig takes her into the home of her father's laborers and points out to her the results of cupidity on her father's part. Meanwhile, Morton's troubles increase. The date of the forfeit clause in his contract draws near and it is only the ending of the strike that can save him. His daughter, unaware of this, assists the men in their fight by disposing of her jewels. Greig discovers her sacrifice and promises to do what he can to save the father. At this time his great teacher Rossini passes away and Greig learns for, the first time his true identity, he was Count Michael de Rossini, of Tuscany. Greig inherits a legacy of $250,000. Overcome with the emotion he rushes to the iron master and asks if it is true that, through the action of the strikers, he is ruined. The iron master grimly admits it. Greig shows him Rossini's letter and offers to buy an interest and settle the strike. The iron master consents and the strike is settled by granting the request of the laborers. Later, the spirit of Rossini brings David and Viola into the harbor of sweet content. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Walter MacNamara
Writer
Walter MacNamara (scenario)
Producer
Carl Laemmle
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Updated Dec 15, 1913
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Dec 15, 1913 (United States)

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