Marta of the LowlandsMovie
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.
About Marta of the Lowlands
Marta of the Lowlands is a 1914 drama movie directed by J. Searle Dawley.
The production information lists a runtime of 55m, production credits from United States of America, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Bertha Kalich, Wellington A. Playter, Hal Clarendon, Frank Holland. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
