The New South
“The story of a love that remained supreme despite doubtful circumstances.”
Synopsis
Northerner Captain Ford, U.S.A., is sent down south to trail a gang of moonshiners. Jefferson Gwynne, hot-headed young southerner, believes Ford is an abolitionist and takes an instant dislike to him. Jeff’s sister Georgia is attracted to Ford, especially after her saves her in a runaway accident, much to the chagrin of her cousin Paul Fitzhugh who is in love with her. Jefferson accuses Ford of fomenting political unrest among the blacks and attacks him with Ford’s sword. Ford fends him off but when Jeff is wounded the captain goes for help rabble rouser Sampson steals up and murders Jeff observed by Paul, who remains silent. Ford is jailed for the murder but after many travails is finally cleared and reunited with Georgia.
Top Cast
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Ethel Clayton
Georgia Gwynne, as an adult
Carlyle Blackwell
Harry Ford, as an adult
Herbert Barrington
Gen. Gwynne
Stanhope Wheatcroft
Paul Fitzhugh
William Sherwood
Jefferson
Madge Evans
Georgia Gwynne, as a girl
John Tansey
Harry Ford, as a boy
Herbert Delmar
Dr. Tom Lincoln
Henry West
Sampson
Louis R. Grisel
Moses
Jessie Lewis
Bessie Fitzhugh
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Thornby
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
- Original Title
- The New South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- William A. Brady Picture Plays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Thornby
Eugenie Magnus Ingleton, Clay M. Greene, Joseph R. Grismer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Thornby
Director
Eugenie Magnus Ingleton
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The New South
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What is The New South about?
Northerner Captain Ford, U.S.A., is sent down south to trail a gang of moonshiners. Jefferson Gwynne, hot-headed young southerner, believes Ford is an abolitionist and takes an instant dislike to him. Jeff’s sister Georgia is attracted to Ford, especially after her saves her in a runaway accident, much to the chagrin of her cousin Paul Fitzhugh who is in love with her. Jefferson accuses Ford of fomenting political unrest among the blacks and attacks him with Ford’s sword. Ford fends him off but when Jeff is wounded the captain goes for help rabble rouser Sampson steals up and murders Jeff observed by Paul, who remains silent. Ford is jailed for the murder but after many travails is finally cleared and reunited with Georgia.
Who directed The New South?
The New South was directed by Robert Thornby.
Who stars in The New South?
The principal cast of The New South includes Ethel Clayton, Carlyle Blackwell, Herbert Barrington, Stanhope Wheatcroft, William Sherwood.
When was The New South released and how long is it?
The New South was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The New South?
The New South holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).