Maid of the Mountains (1913)

In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Kentucky, Jim Rutland, a moonshiner, his wife and their daughter, Mary, live a happy and unrestricted life, A young mining engineer, Harvey Bryce, whose interests have carried him into the mountains, happens upon the home of Rutland, where he is received in a courteous, although suspicious manner. Mary, the daughter, is naturally attracted by Bryce, and a certain alliance is effected between the house of Rutland and the stranger from the outer world. One day, while in search of a trout stream, Bryce accidentally discovers a whiskey still, and is immediately endangered through the suspicions of the moonshiners, which now seems confirmed. One of their men, who had been detailed to watch Bryce, reports the discovery and the moonshiners set out to affect their customary reception to revenue officers. Upon arrival at the house, they find the young engineer making an honorable proposal for the hand of Mary. His errand to the mountains is made evident by communications on his person, and to the satisfaction of all, Rutland's house becomes his home. Bryce's proceeds are ample for all and their distillery is no longer required as part of their livelihood.

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GenresDrama Short
FilmmakersRole
David Horsley Producer
CastRole
Henry Stanley
Lorena Foster
Douglas Gerrard