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The Gypsy Bride
Also known as {A Gypsy Bride}
(1911) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by [?] Robert Goodman?
Cast: [?] Francis Ford?
G. Méliès production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Produced by Gaston Méliès. / Released 26 October 1911. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Western.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Lola refused to marry Jean, son of the Gypsy king, and sought consolation in the woods each day. On one of these occasions, her tears were interrupted by the sudden moans of Frank Hathaway, a young American, who had fallen from his horse. Lola assisted him to the Gypsy camp, where his wounds were dressed and his horse’s faulty shoes mended. It was love at first sight for Lola and Frank and they made a habit of meeting in their sylvan retreat every day. Jean once more pressed his suit, and, upon being refused, cowardly attacked Lola. Frank heard the screams and rushed to the Gypsy girl’s assistance. After thrashing Jean, he declared his love for the girl and suggested that they marry in order that she might leave the camp where she was so persecuted. Frank took the girl home to his father, but that proud, haughty gentleman was sadly disappointed in his son’s choice and vowed he would disown the boy if he married Lola. Frank let love take its course and soon gained employment on a ranch. Not long after becoming the happy father of a bouncing baby, Frank is taken ill and his father is sent for. The old gentleman, not yet having forgiven his son, still refuses to come. When, however, he hears of the stork's arrival, things take on a new aspect. The express is not fast enough to carry him to his grandson, and the child, all unwittingly, brings reconciliation and happiness once more to the estranged father and son, with the final recognition of “the Gypsy bride.” / [From Méliès promotional materials] Proud and haughty, Mr. Hathaway refuses to accept for a daughter-in-law a Gypsy maid with whom his son Frank has fallen in love. Frank marries the girl of his choice and becomes a cowboy, but before long is stricken ill. Still his father refuses to see him. How the arrival of the stork in the boy’s home brings the father to his senses and to his sick son’s aid is a story too charming to miss.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 24 October 2022.
References: Thompson-Star p. 230 : ClasIm-226 p. 55 : Website-IMDb.
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