The Mill by the Zuyder Zee (1915)
A messenger rides into the Dutch village of Schermer with the news that the Spaniards are approaching to attack the village. The burgomaster calls a council of the elders and they agree to surrender, as the town is in no condition to withstand a siege. After the surrender of the town, the Spanish officers are quartered upon the head men of the town for entertainment. The dashing and handsome Captain Rondez is assigned to the home of Dirk Myneer. He is at once attracted by Elsie, Dirk's pretty wife, and tries to make love to her. A spy brings Dirk the news that Major Van Voort is coming to relieve the village. To distract the attention of the Spaniards. Dirk arranges a fete at his home to entertain the Spanish officers. During the course of the fete, Rondez makes ardent love to Elsie, much to her disgust. While he is so engaged, the Dutch reinforcements arrive and are joined by a band of armed villagers. The Dutch succeed in routing the Spaniards. When Captain Rondez realizes that the battle is lost, he rushes back to the Myneer home. Elsie flees to the old mill for refuge. She reaches the second floor and being unable to prevent Rondez following her there through the trap door, climbs the ladder to the outer platform used in repairing the fan. Rondez follows and while struggling with her there, loses his balance. The rail gives way with him and he falls into the water below where he is shot by two of the villagers.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Jay Hunt | Director |
| C. Gardner Sullivan | Writer |
| Thomas H. Ince | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Frank Borzage | |
| Margaret Thompson | |
| Herschel Mayall | |
| Alfred Hollingsworth |
