The Tyrant of the Veldt (1915)
James Rutherford, an Englishman, has settled in South Africa with his wife and daughter. Wilbur Robertson, an English emigrant, arrives and falls in love with Rutherford's daughter, Helen. Peter Van Havelaar, a wealthy Boer farmer, tells Rutherford that his payments are overdue on his home. He says, "I need a woman in my home. Give me your daughter and I will cancel the debt." Sacrificing her love for Robertson, to secure a home for her parents, Helen marries Peter Van Havelaar. Peter returns home and finds that his wife has eloped. Armed with a rifle, he pursues the couple. Robertson and Helen hide in the woods. A leopard in a tree is about to spring upon the child. The mother urges Robertson to rescue the little one. He refuses. Maddened at his cowardice, the woman strikes Robertson and saves her child from the wild beast. Peter arrives on the scene and admires the bravery of his wife and offers atonement.
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GenresDrama
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Santschi | Director |
| I.K. Freedman | Writer |
| William Nicholas Selig | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Tom Santschi | |
| Bessie Eyton | |
| Lamar Johnstone | |
| Tom Bates |
