A Daughter of the Old South_
Although Dolores Jardine's grandmother has engaged her to the wealthy young Spaniard, Pedro De Alvarez, she is determined to marry a man of her own choosing. She falls in love with novelist Richard Ferris who, although initially attracted by her beauty and Creole charm, abandons the girl when his old flame Lillian Hetherington suddenly appears. Seeking revenge, Dolores invites Richard to dinner and conceals Lillian behind a curtain. After overhearing Richard promise to marry Dolores, Lillian leaves in disgust and Dolores wanders into the woods distraught. Pedro prevents her from drowning herself and takes her to his heart.
Starring
Pauline Frederick, Pedro de Cordoba, Vera Beresford
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Daughter of the Old South was released 108 years ago in 1918.
Overview
Although Dolores Jardine's grandmother has engaged her to the wealthy young Spaniard, Pedro De Alvarez, she is determined to marry a man of her own choosing....
A Daughter of the Old South is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (7)
Pauline Frederick
Dolores Jardine
Pedro de Cordoba
Pedro de Alvarez
VB
Vera Beresford
Lillian Hetherington
RM
Rex McDougall
Richard Ferris
MT
Mrs. T. Randolph
Dolores' Grandmother
MB
Myra Brooks
The Housekeeper
JL
James Laffey
Mr. Hetherington
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What is A Daughter of the Old South about?
Although Dolores Jardine's grandmother has engaged her to the wealthy young Spaniard, Pedro De Alvarez, she is determined to marry a man of her own choosing. She falls in love with novelist Richard Ferris who, although initially attracted by her beauty and Creole charm, abandons the girl when his old flame Lillian Hetherington suddenly appears. Seeking revenge, Dolores invites Richard to dinner and conceals Lillian behind a curtain. After overhearing Richard promise to marry Dolores, Lillian leaves in disgust and Dolores wanders into the woods distraught. Pedro prevents her from drowning herself and takes her to his heart.
How long is A Daughter of the Old South?
A Daughter of the Old South has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in A Daughter of the Old South?
The cast of A Daughter of the Old South includes Pauline Frederick, Pedro de Cordoba, Vera Beresford, Rex McDougall, Mrs. T. Randolph.
GENRES (1)
Drama