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File: The Girl Who Stayed at Home (1919).webm
Author: D.W. Griffith
Publisher: Paramount Pictures
Year: 1919
PD: PD/US|1948
Note: Younger son James "Jim" Grey seeks to evade the draft for World War I and continue his adoration of cabaret singer Cutie Beautiful, while older brother Ralph enlists and goes to France, where lives his sweetheart Atoline "Blossom" Le France.
Cat: Drama film, Films with historical settings, War film
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GRIFFITH'S
SHORT STORY SERIES
Under Personal Direction of
D. W. Griffith
Artcraft Pictures Corporation
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"THE
GIRL WHO STAYED
AT HOME"
COPYRIGHT 1919 BY D. W. GRIFFITH
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Scenario by
S. E. V. TAYLOR
Photography by
G. W. BITZER
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Distributed
by
Artcraft Pictures Corporation
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CAST OF CHARACTERS IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY APPEAR
Monsieur France |
Adolphe Lestina |
|
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On a June day, gold with spring and blossoms, in an old chateau in the pleasant valley of the Marne, Monsieur France sits dreaming.
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It is his boast that he is the only citizen of the Confederate States of America who has never surrendered.
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At the end of the Civil War he escapes to his father's home in France rather than submit to the Yankees.
01:27
The flag of the Confederacy.
01:53
"I shall never surrender! I shall go to a foreign land."
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For a small price he purchases the run-down home of his forefathers, and lives in this foreign land—the sole citizen of the Confederate States of America.
02:43
With the passing of a generation he is again alone, save for his one grandchild, a young blossom from the old stock.
03:36
Her New York chum at the Paris school visits Mademoiselle Atoline while touring Europe with her family.
04:26
Mr. Ralph Grey, the chum's elder brother.
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"I am not an American, I am a citizen of the Confederate States."
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That evening.
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The Count de Brissac—her favored suitor.
05:39
In the spring moonlight Mademoiselle Atoline displays her amateur talents—the fad of the hour.
06:43
Mr. Grey and the Count de Brissac impressed.
07:27
Later that same evening.
08:18
Following the long-understood family plans, Mademoiselle consents to a betrothal.
08:34
A short time later the young American—
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"I know a French rose Ah, how well it would bloom in America!"
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"You—you are that rose."
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To one of her training, her betrothal is as sacred as marriage and love for another a temptation that must be conquered.
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The tragedy of youth.
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"Did I encourage you? I am very sorry."
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The Departure.
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In the spring of 1914 Mlle. Atoline returns the visit of her American friends.
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The younger brother, just out of college—Familiarly known as Jim, "The Oily Peril".
NOTE—Which, translated, means "Heart-breaker".
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Note the killing slouch.
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The very next day.
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The pride of the Turnverein—half drunk and half German.
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"If they start a war and America gets in——"
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"Americans fight, eh! Put up your fists and show me!"
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"Just a couple more words and he'd have had me started."
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The day of Mademoiselle Atoline's return home.
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"Remember my promise—if you ever need me, I will come."
NOTE:—So in an olden day young Americans may have promised Lafayette.
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Now comes the day that shall live as long as history—August 3rd, 1914—and her betrothed goes with the legions of France.
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Memories that will not die.
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So also, in Germany, one Johann August Kant, of the same family as that Immanuel Kant who once said Europe should be a chain of republics—for which he was censured by the King of Prussia.
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Also the Turnverein gentleman called to service in Germany.
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In due time America enters the war.
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The elder Grey is against America's participation.
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"This country in the war! Civilization set back a hundred years!"
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The elder son angers the father by declaring his intention to enlist.
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"Brother's right, father. I think perhaps I want to fight too."
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"Oh, SIT DOWN!"
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Now appears little Cutie Beautiful—so named by the management of the Broadway cafe, where she entertains.
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Rehearsing the latest song—
"Papa, there's another picture in Mamma's frame."
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"I want to fight but Dad won't let me."
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"How about a little stepping tonight?"
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Bright lights.
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Afterwards.
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"It's late—you'll have to go."
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Oily is a grafter—has to be bribed to leave.
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While brother Ralph steals away to duty.
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After several stops on the way—
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"I am going to war."
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"We're a fighting family—my brother's gone to war."
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Cutie Beautiful meets an old friend.
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Mademoiselle Atoline brings the glad news of America's part.
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Now comes the draft.
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"Father, look what's happened."
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Father, interested in ship building, declares son essential.
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Playing with fire.
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Cutie loves jewels, but—
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A heavyweight job—juggling time cards.
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"Oh, I'm essential all right—just ask them—they'll tell you."
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Among the wounded, Mademoiselle Atoline's betrothed.
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Dim words.
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He is put in Class 1-A.
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The Local Exemption Board.
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The District Board.
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"Your influence won't go here. Uncle Sam doesn't care who you are — that boy has got to fight!"
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"I will carry this to Washington."
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"Say, I WANT TO FIGHT—but Father won't let me."
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"I wouldn't worry—YOU'LL FIGHT ALL RIGHT!"
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It is carried to Provost Marshal Crowder—
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—to General March—
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—to Secretary of War Baker—
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—and he meets the same consideration as his butler's son.
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—ending in the training camp where he belongs.
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Where this—
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—and this—
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—and this—
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—produce this result next morning.
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Service.
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Oily after training.
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The farewell dinner.
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"That's chest—compliments of Uncle Sam!"
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"Say, I was all wrong! If I get through alive and come back I'll be a different man."
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"You're so sincere—you make me——"
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"I flirted with two men."
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"Look at me—thirty-one janes——"
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"A man——"
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"Believe me, I'll be so straight!"
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"I will trust you."
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"Just you, forever!"
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One of the very best of the two million rings the American boys bought before leaving for France.
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The final parting moment.
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They had it that bad.
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So wilts the flower of France
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and make the world safe for [...] and don't flirt with any french Janes
Your
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"Twice the country of my heart broken! Oh, God, is there no help? Who will save us?"
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America's legions in France—
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The trenches in France.
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Reinforcements from a depot replacement division.
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"Oh, bring him back to me—and—and please don't let any French jane get him!"
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A different prayer.
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"God, save us from our enemies—save us from ourselves."
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"Look at me—see—who is it!"
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"Stop that noise! Start a new battle for one punk prisoner!"
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Oily slides into a night patrol.
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The accidental meeting. His search rewarded.
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Turnverein.
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The brothers' company lost beyond their objective.
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Surrounded, the little company refuses to surrender.
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Oily braves death to slide back to the main line for help.
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"This way out!"
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The end of the tortuous three days' journey.
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The supply of water and food gives out, but still they refuse to surrender.
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The main line.
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Mademoiselle and grandfather the last to leave the chateau before the German advance.
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The Germans.
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Back to the chateau.
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The Germans occupy the chateau.
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The little American Company still resists.
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Food and drink for the lost company.
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"Wasser, Wasser!"
"Water, Water!"
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Mercy—the woman's part.
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"Mutter, Mutter!"
"Mother, Mother!"
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Victrola
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The upper part of her sad—but the feet still rag-time.
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Americans begin the great advance.
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Angered by her taunt, he orders her with the other refugees into Germany.
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"Fight men—not women."
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"Mademoiselle—these to my mother."
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The Americans.
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The old Reb surrenders at last.
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The great question.
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Before the old shrine, sacred in their memories.
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His love asks to wipe away her tears—a little part of the young love that will soothe the wounds of the world.
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Two hours before he—
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"Ahead of time! How dare you?"
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Distinguished Service Medal Awarded Grey Brothers
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"I told you so! WE come of FIGHTING STOCK!"
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THE END