The New South

The story of a love that remained supreme despite doubtful circumstances.

Duration: 50 min
Release date: 1916-12-11
IMDB

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.

Drama

The New South

Similar Films

  • Florence Nightingale
  • Hell's Four Hundred
  • The Cave Girl
  • Not Quite Decent
  • Larceny
  • Love's Toll
  • Подруги
  • Die kleine Sklavin
  • Frau Sorge
  • Cupid Angling
  • Mixed Wires
  • The Jilt
  • Life of an Actress
  • The Deception
  • The Third Degree
  • The Saleslady
  • Niobe
  • Her Better Self
  • Double Speed

NextFilm 2026