The White Heather
Synopsis
Lord Angus Cameron's marriage to a woman of his titled Scottish class is thwarted by his secret marriage years before to Marion Hume, the housekeeper of the castle. Cameron attempts to repudiate the marriage, the only record of which is a certificate in the sunken wreck of a yacht, The White Heather. Marion goes to court to prove her claim and secure the rights of her son by Cameron, but is defeated. Alec McClintock, who is in love with Marion, and Cameron both want to recover the record, so they don diving suits and descend to the wreck. An underwater struggle ensues and Cameron severs his own air tube and drowns while attempting to cut off his rival's air supply. Alec then recovers the marriage record and wins Marion. —AFI
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Original Title
- The White Heather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Maurice Tourneur Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Heather
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What is The White Heather about?
Lord Angus Cameron's marriage to a woman of his titled Scottish class is thwarted by his secret marriage years before to Marion Hume, the housekeeper of the castle. Cameron attempts to repudiate the marriage, the only record of which is a certificate in the sunken wreck of a yacht, The White Heather. Marion goes to court to prove her claim and secure the rights of her son by Cameron, but is defeated. Alec McClintock, who is in love with Marion, and Cameron both want to recover the record, so they don diving suits and descend to the wreck. An underwater struggle ensues and Cameron severs his own air tube and drowns while attempting to cut off his rival's air supply. Alec then recovers the marriage record and wins Marion. —AFI
Who directed The White Heather?
The White Heather was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The White Heather?
The principal cast of The White Heather includes Holmes Herbert, Ben Alexander, Ralph Graves, Mabel Ballin, John Gilbert.
When was The White Heather released and how long is it?
The White Heather was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.