Marta of the Lowlands_
Sebastien, a landowner, shelters the orphan Marta in exchange for sexual favors. When, years later, Sebastien's fortunes ebb, he marries Muri, the daughter of a rich man, and arranges for Marta to marry the shepherd Manelich. Sebastien assures Marta that Manelich knows of their relationship and will not interfere, but she discovers that her husband is ignorant of the affair and, in fact, loves her. Because she comes to return her husband's love, she confesses her past, after which Manelich kills Sebastien. With Marta at his side, the shepherd then returns to the hills. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
Starring
Bertha Kalich, Wellington A. Playter, Hal Clarendon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Marta of the Lowlands was released 112 years ago in 1914.
Overview
Sebastien, a landowner, shelters the orphan Marta in exchange for sexual favors. When, years later, Sebastien's fortunes ebb, he marries Muri, the daughter o...
Marta of the Lowlands is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 55m.
CAST (6)
Bertha Kalich
Marta
Wellington A. Playter
Manelich - the Shepherd (as Wellington Playter)
HC
Hal Clarendon
Sebastien - the Master
FH
Frank Holland
Sebastien's Servant
LK
Lillian Kalich
Muri
GM
George Moss
Villager
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What is Marta of the Lowlands about?
Sebastien, a landowner, shelters the orphan Marta in exchange for sexual favors. When, years later, Sebastien's fortunes ebb, he marries Muri, the daughter of a rich man, and arranges for Marta to marry the shepherd Manelich. Sebastien assures Marta that Manelich knows of their relationship and will not interfere, but she discovers that her husband is ignorant of the affair and, in fact, loves her. Because she comes to return her husband's love, she confesses her past, after which Manelich kills Sebastien. With Marta at his side, the shepherd then returns to the hills. -From TCM.com Database, powered by the AFI.
How long is Marta of the Lowlands?
Marta of the Lowlands has a runtime of 55 minutes (0h 55m).
Who stars in Marta of the Lowlands?
The cast of Marta of the Lowlands includes Bertha Kalich, Wellington A. Playter, Hal Clarendon, Frank Holland, Lillian Kalich.
GENRES (1)
Drama