Tale the Autumn Leaves Told (1908)

1908 · Silent film · 2 min · dir. Edwin S. Porter

• Drama

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Synopsis

A story of ye olden tyme in merrie England. Gathering Autumn Leaves: Mistress Dorothy, of Elmhurst Manor, meets perchance young Squire Douglass. He picks some desired leaves beyond her reach. Love's young dream. Sir Varney, of London Town: Her father, Lord Ravenhood, has pledged her band to Sir Varney. He is rather distasteful to the lady. The Trysting Place: The young lovers secretly meet. Plan their future. Her father and Sir Varney discover them. A quarrel ensues. Mistress Dorothy sent away…

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Details

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Studio

Edison Manufacturing Company

Released

1908-04-11

Running time

2 minutes

Cast & crew

• Edwin S. Porter Director
• Florence Turner
• Laura Sawyer
• Mr. Barry
• PPhineas Nairs
• MMiss Sullivan
• WWilliam Sorrelle

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