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The Shepherd's Flute (1912)
Short | 10 min | Drama, Short

The Shepherd's Flute (1912)

Short | 10 min | Drama, Short

Allan Steele is the youngest boy of a family of sturdy mountaineers. On account of his youth he is assigned the position of Shepherd and his joyful pastime is playing on the flute. One day, Ruth Winton, daughter of an aristocratic family, ...See moreAllan Steele is the youngest boy of a family of sturdy mountaineers. On account of his youth he is assigned the position of Shepherd and his joyful pastime is playing on the flute. One day, Ruth Winton, daughter of an aristocratic family, wanders near the pasture grounds and hears the music of Allan's flute. She becomes enthralled and makes daily trips to the hills. Finally she gets acquainted. The boy holds her spellbound with his art. The vacation being over. Ruth and her mother return to the city, and the dream of love is over. Some years pass and the young lady looks upon the incident as a dream that has passed. In the meantime Allan, who cannot forget, goes to the big city to find his sweetheart. He wanders around bewildered and is almost at the point of starvation when he thinks of the flute and plays on the street for money. He is soon discovered by an impresario, who recognizes the boy's art and takes him in charge, resolving to place him before the world. The debut takes place at a fashionable function where nobility are gathered. In the meantime, Ruth has by her mother been betrothed to the Earl of Norocks, and it is to be made public that night. The Earl is there and has led Ruth to the conservatory to talk of the engagement. During the tete-a-tete Ruth's ear catches the sound of one of the weird refrains that had charmed her in her romance. She rushes to the salon and there finds the handsome shepherd boy, the idol of the assembly. Regardless of conventionality she throws herself into his arms. The romance is explained to the guests, who are delighted. The Earl shows himself to be a good loser and all are happy. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
John Halliday Allan Steele - the Shepherd (as Jack Halliday) Allan Steele - the Shepherd (as Jack Halliday) See fewer	The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Ormi Hawley Ruth Winton - the Forest Fairy Ruth Winton - the Forest Fairy See fewer	Michael Strogoff (1914)