Summary Jess takes care of her younger sister Bess, she has always been her primary consideration, since the death of her mother. Years later, the two sisters are living with their uncle on his plantation in Puerto Rico when they meet John Neil, who immediately falls in love with Jess. Upon realizing that Bess is in love with the same man, Jess sacrifices her own happiness for that of her sister. Soon after, Drummond, a corrupt planter, starts a revolution against the United States government, and in the ensuing war the plantation and all its inhabitants are captured. Jess escapes and rides to the American garrison for aid, but during the fight she is mortally wounded. Her dying words are a blessing upon Neil and her sister Bess. View more details
Directed : J. Gordon Edwards
Written : H. Rider Haggard Adrian Johnson
Stars : Claire Whitney Theda Bara Walter Law Edwin Holt
Genres : Action Drama Romance War
Release date : May 20, 1917
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English None
Filming locations : New Jersey, USA
Production companies : Fox Film Corporation
Summary Jess takes care of her younger sister Bess, she has always been her primary consideration, since the death of her mother. Years later, the two sisters are living with their uncle on his plantation in Puerto Rico when they meet John Neil, who immediately falls in love with Jess. Upon realizing that Bess is in love with the same man, Jess sacrifices her own happiness for that of her sister. Soon after, Drummond, a corrupt planter, starts a revolution against the United States government, and in the ensuing war the plantation and all its inhabitants are captured. Jess escapes and rides to the American garrison for aid, but during the fight she is mortally wounded. Her dying words are a blessing upon Neil and her sister Bess. View more details
Genres : Action Drama Romance War
Release date : May 20, 1917
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English None
Filming locations : New Jersey, USA
Production companies : Fox Film Corporation