The Convert of San Clemente (1911)
The Indians of the Channel Islands were converted and brought into the fold by two of the Franciscan Fathers. This picture shows not only the physical fortitude of the good Father Baltasar, but the terrible trepidation he underwent and overcame. Accompanied only by one monk, Father Jaime, he landed upon San Clemente Island. The savages attacked them and Father Baltasar fell, struck by an arrow. Father Jaime, thinking him dead, fled back to the boat and made his escape. Baltasar's life was saved by a young Indian maiden. A year passed, and no boat or sign of life appeared in those unfrequented waters. Father Baltasar had taught Nenetzin to speak Spanish, and she was now a Christian. But one thing she could not understand, his priestly vows, and she loved him and showed her love all too plainly. Torn by gratitude and natural affection, and unable to explain to Nenetzin the nature of his religious responsibilities, Baltasar was heavily tempted. But at his weakest moment a vision was vouchsafed him in which he saw himself dying gloriously for God. Henceforward he was enabled to resist the pleadings of the poor Indian girl. His prayers were answered by the approach of a fishing boat in which he embarked.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Hobart Bosworth | Director |
| Hobart Bosworth | Writer |
| William Nicholas Selig | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Hobart Bosworth | |
| Nick Cogley | |
| Fred Huntley | |
| Frank Garcia |
