The Blood Seedling

The Blood Seedling

SELIG OFFERS Hon. John Hay's Story

NR 1915 · 18 min · ★ 9.0 · Mystery

Farmer Allen Golyer finds his romance with his naïve sweetheart Susie usurped by Bertie Leon, a traveling salesman. Leon's slick, citified ways win the girl's heart and she leaves Golyer for him . Just then Golyer's friend, Colonel Blood, shows up with a sapling which he presents to him. Leon meanwhile leaves the little country village and is never heard from again. Susie, believing that he was fickle, agrees to marry Golyer. For the next 20 years they are happy, until Golyer goes to a seer.

Directed by Tom Santschi · Written by John Hay

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