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A Feud in the Kentucky Hills

A Feud in the Kentucky Hills

NR 1912 · 17 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama

The two brothers and their adopted daughter of the household grew up from childhood together. The girl and the younger brother were childhood sweethearts. His elder brother was considered the bad man and dead shot of the hills. The younger brother has been living in the valley for a long time and returns home to his family. He is now refined, educated, and, of course, a revelation to the little girl, who, though betrothed to the elder brother, is strongly attracted by him. Hence there is a renewal of childhood affection which the elder brother does not take kindly to.

Directed by D.W. Griffith · Written by D.W. Griffith

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