Just Plain Folks, the Story of a Simple Country Girl (1908)
An innocent country girl is observed at home with her people as the minister makes a pastoral call. The young lady appears restless, as if expecting somebody. Presently a boy comes with a note, which she answers. The writer, who is a city chap, presently appears, fondly embraces the girl and plans to elope with her. A meeting is arranged and the villain departs. Unobserved by either of them, the girl's father has overheard their conversation and reproves his daughter. She intercedes for her lover, but the old gentleman will not hear of it. Entering the house, the girl dresses for traveling, bids good-bye to the old home, meets her lover and start for the city. The clergyman, who is himself in love with the girl, notices the departure, and fearing for the welfare of the girl, follows. In due time the couple reach the city and we find them entering the parlor, where the occupants are drinking, smoking and gambling. The country girl is bewildered. A toast to his bride is offered by her companion. She at first refuses, but finally yields to persuasion and raises the glass of champagne to her lips. At this moment the pastor enters the room, knocks the glass out of her hand and implores the girl to return to her home with him. She refuses, runs to her lover, while the minister is shown the door. As is always the case, the girl is eventually cast of by her insincere lover, and in wandering aimlessly through the street comes upon a mission. The sign "Welcome" over the door seems an invitation, and she goes inside, where, to her astonishment, she finds the clergyman from her home conducting the services. His exhortations touch her heart and she goes to the altar for prayer. The minister is shocked, and observing the false lover in the audience, the pastor accuses him of her downfall. The villain's life is then threatened when the story is told, but the timely arrival of the police prevents further trouble. Re turning to the old home, we find the heartbroken father sitting dejectedly in his armchair. He finally gets up and goes to his room. As he does so, the daughter enters with the pastor. The old man is called and is overjoyed at the sight of his child. After granting forgiveness he gives his child to the minister with his blessing.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| George D. Baker | Director |
