Under Southern Skies
Synopsis
Lelia Crofton, a Louisiana belle of the 1860s, loves Burleigh Mavor. By chance, she sees one of her father's black stablemen making love to a neighbor's maid, whom she supposed was white. The incident shocks Lelia and leaves a great impression upon her. When she rejects suitor Steve Daubeney, he threatens to expose a damaging secret about her mother, whom she has never met. Remembering the incident with the neighbor's maid, Lelia worries that her mother might be black, and when Daubeney learns of her fears, he leads her to believe that they are well-founded.
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Mary Fuller
Lelia Crofton
Milton Sills
Burleigh Mavor
Charles Ogle
Major Crofton
Paul Panzer
Steve Daubeney
Clara Beyers
Stella Crofton
A.H. Busby
Col. Mavor
William Heidloff
Ambrose Mavor
Jack Ridgeway
Col. Daubeney
Marie Shotwell
Mrs. Hampton
Mary Moore
Fifi Hampton
Harry Blakemore
Uncle Joshuaway
Nellie Slattery
Aunt Doshey
Margaret Wall
Anner Lizer
Marie Weirman
Phinney
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucius Henderson
- Screenplay & Story
- William Addison Lathrop, Lottie Blair Parker
- Original Title
- Under Southern Skies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucius Henderson
William Addison Lathrop, Lottie Blair Parker
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Lucius Henderson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under Southern Skies
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What is Under Southern Skies about?
Lelia Crofton, a Louisiana belle of the 1860s, loves Burleigh Mavor. By chance, she sees one of her father's black stablemen making love to a neighbor's maid, whom she supposed was white. The incident shocks Lelia and leaves a great impression upon her. When she rejects suitor Steve Daubeney, he threatens to expose a damaging secret about her mother, whom she has never met. Remembering the incident with the neighbor's maid, Lelia worries that her mother might be black, and when Daubeney learns of her fears, he leads her to believe that they are well-founded.
Who directed Under Southern Skies?
Under Southern Skies was directed by Lucius Henderson.
Who stars in Under Southern Skies?
The principal cast of Under Southern Skies includes Mary Fuller, Milton Sills, Charles Ogle, Paul Panzer, Clara Beyers.
When was Under Southern Skies released and how long is it?
Under Southern Skies was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under Southern Skies?
Under Southern Skies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).