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  • The Adventure at Briarcliff (1915)
  • Short | Drama, Short, Comedy
The Adventure at Briarcliff (1915)
Short | Drama, Short, Comedy

Upon their graduation, Edith, Claire and Evelyn vow never to marry until full suffrage has been granted to their sex. Edith and Claire, who own adjoining estates, return home. Dan, a lover of outdoor life, pitches camp on Edith's estate. ...See moreUpon their graduation, Edith, Claire and Evelyn vow never to marry until full suffrage has been granted to their sex. Edith and Claire, who own adjoining estates, return home. Dan, a lover of outdoor life, pitches camp on Edith's estate. Egged on by Claire, Edith orders Dan off the place. Dan, however, attracted by the girl's beauty, impudently announces his intention of remaining. The girls summon the constable and have Dan locked up. The Justice of the Peace is located in the village tavern and induced to try the case, Dan is fined $10. Pretending to be a dollar short, the boy requests Edith for a loan. Amazed by his boldness, Edith gives him the money. Dan promptly returns to his camp. Despite Claire's protests, Edith declines to order him away again. In fact, when Dan serenades her with a piccolo that night, she comes to sit beside him. Meanwhile, Jenkins, the stableman, burglarizes the house. Edith discovers the man at work. Her shouts for help bring Dan. He thrashes Jenkins and throws him out. Jenkins later secures revenge by shooting Dan in the arm. The following morning Edith discovers the young man's wound, and the fact that she loves him. Claire comes upon the two in the act of embracing. Horrified, she reminds Edith of their oath. At this moment Evelyn is announced. Seeing Dan, she throws her arms about him. Edith is inclined to be jealous until she learns than Dan is Evelyn's brother. Snapping her fingers at the old oath Edith announces her intention of becoming Dan's wife. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Tom Moore (story)
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Updated Jan 11, 1915

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Jan 11, 1915 (United States)

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Tom Moore
Dan, the Wanderer Dan, the Wanderer   See fewer
Mary Moore
Evelyn Evelyn   See fewer
Robert Ellis
The Overseer of the Estate The Overseer of the Estate   See fewer
Richard Purdon
The Constable The Constable   See fewer
George Gaston
The Justice of the Peace The Justice of the Peace   See fewer
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