The Pride of the Clan

The Pride of the Clan

The Sweetest Story Ever Screened

1917 · 84 min · ★ 7.1 · Romance, Drama

Donald MacTavish, the last chieftain of his clan on an island off the coast of Scotland, dies at sea. This leaves his only daughter, Marget, to assume the responsibilities of leadership. Marget's burden is partially eased by her blossoming romance with Jamie Campbell. But there is a secret from Jamie's past that neither of them know about.

Directed by Maurice Tourneur · Written by Elaine S. Carrington

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