Poisoned Waters (1913)
Enedy, a witch of Greece, curses the waters of Roma's fountain, so that forever after anyone who bathes therein becomes beautiful, but whoever drinks thereof, dies. Chicotio, son of a wealthy neighboring lord, with his father and retinue, visits Roma's father, the duke, and she and Chicotio are betrothed. In honor of the betrothal, the duke grants to the village maidens some of the magic waters that they may become beautiful. Yuro, a huntsman, in love with Zarus, Roma's maid, meets Zarus, and she, fearful lest her mistress find him, bids him hide. Later Roma comes to bathe in the waters and is met by Enedy, who wishes to tell her fortune. Chicotio, her lover, hurls the witch aside, and she curses him. Chicotio leaves Roma with the witch, who tells her fortune and that she will see her future lord in the reflection of the magic waters. Yuro sneaks from his hiding-place and gazes over Roma's shoulder as she gazes into the water. She sees him and flees. He pursues, makes love to her and wins her. Zarus, full of jealousy, tells Chicotio of this and he gets the duke and has Yuro thrown from the grounds. Zarus follows him and appeals to Yuro for love. He scorns her, and she, wishing death, drinks the poisoned waters and dies, Roma has promised to meet Yuro that night, and gets to the fountain at almost twelve. Here she meets Yuro and as their arms entwine the midnight hour arrives. Remembering the legend that at twelve the spirits of love's suicides arise from the waters, Roma attempts to flee, but Yuro tells her he will protect her. As she gazes in fear, the spirits arise, beckoning to her, and Roma dies of fright. Yuro seizes her, and with her body does the dance of death. Yuro kisses her cold lips and himself drinks the deadly waters, dying beside her. The duke, searching for his daughter, finds her and her lover at the fountain, and as his head sinks to the will of the gods, Enedy and the witch appear and laugh exultantly at the fulfillment of her curse.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Milton J. Fahrney | Director |
| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Valleria Alison | |
| Miss Virgie | |
| Miss Miller | |
| Hugh Vernon |
