The Bramble Bush

The Bramble Bush

A Picturesque Production of the Cumberlands and Washington Society Politics.

1919 · 50 min · Drama

Innocent Kaly Dial comes to New York from the Cumberland Mountains and gets employment at a fashionable dress shop owned by a friend of her deceased mother. Peter Vernon, the brother of the owner, falls in love with her, but Kaly becomes attracted to suave John Crispen, not knowing of his reputation as a Lothario and his shady business deals. Crispen scoffs at conventional marriage and rearing children, preferring "comradeship," while Vernon offers marriage. Kaly finds herself attracted to Crispen's unconventionality and, believing that he loves her, goes with him to a hotel, but soon realizes that his love is not right and asks to be taken back. Crispen complies even though he knows he will face imprisonment when he returns. Vernon takes Crispen's case and after finding out that Crispen is already married, gets him off with the promise that he will never see Kaly again. After a year, Kaly falls in love with Vernon and they are married.

Directed by Tom Terriss · Written by Nalbro Bartley

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Corinne Griffith Kaly Dial
Julia Swayne Gordon Madame Joan Marche
Miss Bohamar Dana Lloyd
Denton Vane Rex Moore
Frank Mills John Crispen
Robert Frazer Peter Vernon
Constance Beaumar

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