Plot Summary

Before the Civil War, George Harris, a Yankee schoolteacher, takes charge of a southern country school. He is attracted by Nellie Gardner, his prettiest pupil, but his attentions are resented by her big brother Phil, also a pupil. They quarrel and a fight ensues, in which the teacher gets the better of Phil. Nellie will not forgive Harris for striking her brother.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Fighting Schoolmaster
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Robert Gaillard as George Harris - the Fighting Schoolmaster

Robert Gaillard

George Harris - the Fighting Schoolmaster

Edith Storey as Nellie Gardner

Edith Storey

Nellie Gardner

James Morrison as Phil Gardner - Nellie's Brother

James Morrison

Phil Gardner - Nellie's Brother

Production Companies

Vitagraph Company of America