Down Upon the Suwannee River


1925

Brief Synopsis

Bill Ruble, whose atheism earns him the dislike of his fellow townspeople, elopes with Mary Norwood. Bill is falsely accused of theft and leaves town, signing up as a deckhand on a ship sailing around the world. A baby is born to Mary in Bill's absence, and she is disowned by friend and neighbor ali...

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 21, 1925
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Royal Palm Productions
Distribution Company
Lee-Bradford Corp.
Country
United States

Synopsis

Bill Ruble, whose atheism earns him the dislike of his fellow townspeople, elopes with Mary Norwood. Bill is falsely accused of theft and leaves town, signing up as a deckhand on a ship sailing around the world. A baby is born to Mary in Bill's absence, and she is disowned by friend and neighbor alike. She attempts to drown herself in the river, but an old Negro rescues her. Mary returns home and finds Bill there. He has become a true believer and a member of the church during his travels, and he and Mary are happily reunited.

Film Details

Release Date
Oct 21, 1925
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Royal Palm Productions
Distribution Company
Lee-Bradford Corp.
Country
United States

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