Roses of Remembrance (1913)
Old Joaquin sits in the garden, gazing pensively at the grave under the rose bush. Several tourists catch the old man in a reminiscent mood and he tells them the story of the rose bush. It is as follows: The scene is an army post headquarters. A coach arrives containing Donna Vasquez, her daughter, Giulia, and their friends, escorted by Joaquin. A wheel comes off the coach and Lieutenant Walton and his brother officers offer assistance, which is refused by the haughty Donna Vasquez. The ladies get on the horses and proceed on their journey, but Walton and Giulia have passed admiring glances and Walton has managed to possess himself of a pretty lace handkerchief in the brief interval. Walton is captivated by Giulia's beauty. He finds an opportunity to return the handkerchief and later he is instrumental in saving her from a runaway accident. Acquaintanceship ripens into love, only interrupted by the recall of Walton. Before he leaves the lovers plant a rose bush together, he promising to return for her when the roses bloom. Joaquin, unaware how far the friendship has gone, asks the Donna for Giulia's hand. He receives her consent, but the girl tells them her heart rode out with the American. The haughty Donna banishes the girl. Joaquin takes her to the Padre, who receives her into the mission. Then comes the waiting and the longing. Walton is killed tearing down the Confederate flag and ailing up the flag of the Union. Joaquin bears the news to Giulia. There is a thread of hope left in his heart. Giulia tells him she will remain faithful to Walton's memory, and ever and anon they meet and care for the rose bush and now Joaquin sadly keeps his tryst alone.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
