Where the Heather Blooms (1915)
Gordon McKay has been living so extravagantly that his expenses are about twice the amount of his allowance and creditors have become to be daily callers at his home. While meditating what should be done he receives a letter from Scotland notifying him that it is the wish of a rich relative that he should come to Scotland, marry the Lady Mary and become the owner of a vast estate. In the castle the first lord chamberlain reads to Lady Mary and her mother a cablegram stating that Gordon will arrive very shortly. Mary is averse to being married to a man she has never seen, and finally her mother in response to her pleadings to be left alone, consents to present herself as Lady Mary. Gordon arrives and as he passes up the street the villagers all bow and call him "My Lord." He determines to be as polite as they and bows back at them. There is a royal reception awaiting him at the castle. Mary's mother is introduced as the Lady Mary and Gordon finds out that there is some drawback to this inheritance he is to get, especially with the prospect of an old woman like the mother being his wife. He makes a kick, but they persuade him to withhold his decision for a few days. Gordon is treated like a king. On one of his trips about Scotland he meets a handsome Highland lassie and becomes very much struck with her and admires the Highland costume that she wears. He asks her name and she pertly tells him she lives in the village and hurries away. The lord chamberlain takes Gordon on an inspection trip through the castle. He is shown the dungeon amid shudders, then the gun room and last the picture gallery. Among the pictures displayed is one of the Lady Mary and Gordon falls in love with the face at once. He inquires who the original of the picture was and is told that it is one of his ancestors, the Lady Grace, who has been dead a thousand years. Before retiring Gordon is told that the castle is haunted and late that night he hears many varied and strange noises. He determines to get out of the barred room he is in where he can have a running chance it cornered, and is making his way through the picture gallery when he determines to take another look at the beautiful picture. He almost faints when the lady steps out of the frame, takes him by the arm and begins conversation with him. She tells him every night at 12 she comes out of the frame and is free to go where she pleases until the time the first rooster crows. If she does not return at that time Richard, the Black Knight, will proceed to punish her. Gordon enjoys his visit with the girl and the next morning offers to split the estate 50-50 if the marriage is called off with the woman he supposes is Lady Mary, but they are obdurate and he is forced to agree. He again meets the handsome maiden and notices the resemblance with the girl in the picture but she quickly hurries away from him. She begs her mother to call off the farce, but the old lady is interested now and declares they must go on with it until they find out Gordon's real feelings. That night Gordon again goes to the picture room and meets the girl. When the rooster crows she starts back, but he determines she shall not leave him and grabs her in his arms. Richard, whose portrait hangs near the one of Mary, comes out of his frame and chases them through the castle. Gordon is finally caught and taken to the dungeon and sentence of death is pronounced. The trusty axe is called into use and Gordon tries to think of his prayers, but determines to die brave. He bravely bends his neck for the fatal strike and is surprised when all come in and begin to laugh. The girl insists on telling her real title and there is a happy reunion. Gordon decides that that is the place for him and they settle where the heather blooms.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Al Christie | Director |
| Al Christie | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Eddie Lyons | |
| Betty Compson | |
| Lee Moran | |
| Harry L. Rattenberry |
