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  • A Southern Girl's Heroism (1911)
  • Short | Short, Drama, War
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A Southern Girl's Heroism (1911)
Short | Short, Drama, War

The Confederate General Pleasanton, is a stern disciplinarian and strong southern partisan. George Lawrence, though a southern born, is a Unionist in principal, and dons the Federal uniform, and with it on, calls at the general's house, ...See moreThe Confederate General Pleasanton, is a stern disciplinarian and strong southern partisan. George Lawrence, though a southern born, is a Unionist in principal, and dons the Federal uniform, and with it on, calls at the general's house, for he is the sweetheart of the latter's daughter. Lucy, the sweetheart, strong southern girl that she is, is shocked at this; but love finally triumphs over loyal sentiment, and she sinks, sobbing on her sweetheart's breast. Just then her father, the general, comes in and discovering the state of affairs, orders George from his house forever. George goes, but soon he finds his way back to the arms of his beloved one, but unluckily for him, the irate father chances again upon the scene, this time accompanied by some of his officers and soldiers. George has barely time to hide behind a large mirror as the general greets his daughter. The suspense of this scene may well be imagined, but George is discovered, put under arrest and locked a prisoner in the cellar. He is further humiliated by having a gunny sack tied over his head and shoulders, to remain there until his execution next morning. That supreme moment arrives, but Lucy is there pleading with her father, who refuses to be swayed from his purpose, but he grants her one request, notwithstanding, the removal of the sack. This done, and lo! And behold! there stands, not George, oh no, but the negro wench Eliza! The general is, of course, filled with surprise and consternation, though the observer is not, having seen how Lucy and the faithful Eliza a few hours before had accomplished this daring task, thus giving to George his life and liberty. Although George had himself gallantly saved the general's life, yet that man with adamantine heart is against him. In the early part of the war this took place; George actually nursing him back to life in his own tent. This incident, with many others, to which we can hardly give passing reference, together with George's manly love-making and final triumph, constitutes this film presentation to be one of the very best of its kind. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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