The Pride of the Clan (1917)

Among the simple fisher-folk of a little island off the west coast of Scotland lives MacTavish, head of a clan. Here he rules as a chieftain and his word is law. One day a hurricane sweeps ... See full summary »

Director:

Maurice Tourneur

Writers:

Elaine S. Carrington (scenario) (as Elaine Sterne), Charles E. Whittaker (scenario)

Stars:

Mary Pickford, Matt Moore, Warren Cook

Cast

Cast overview:
Mary Pickford	...	Marget MacTavish
Matt Moore	...	Jamie Campbell
Warren Cook	...	Robert, Earl of Dunstable
Kathryn Browne-Decker	...	The Countess of Dunstable (as Kathryn Browne Decker)
Edward Roseman	...	David Pitcairn (as Ed Roseman)
Joel Day	...	The Dominie

Storyline

Among the simple fisher-folk of a little island off the west coast of Scotland lives MacTavish, head of a clan. Here he rules as a chieftain and his word is law. One day a hurricane sweeps across the Hebrides and the fishermen turn their boats to the inlet for shelter. On the shore the women and children watch the fight of their men with the waves. Among those who wait is Margaret MacTavish, who sees her father's boat dashed to pieces in the roaring surf. A party of men headed by Jamie Campbell, try to rescue the old chieftain but the waves close over him before they can reach the battling craft. With MacTavish lost, according to the law of the island the succession of authority passes to his daughter Marget, just eighteen. She, with a spirit of kindness and in a tender, sweet and girlish way, rules the fishermen and their families. Her disposition wins them. Jamie Campbell, a young fisherman, has won Marget's heart, Jamie has always been regarded as the son of Mrs. Campbell, one of ...

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Plot Keywords:

rescue | scotland | fishing | shipwreck | parentage | 

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Taglines:

The Sweetest Story Ever Screened

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 January 1917 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lass of Killean

Filming Locations:

Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mary Pickford Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Mary Pickford and Her Whip...

are highlights of this 1917 feature. The Pride of the Clan tells the story of a young girl who becomes clan chieftain after her father dies. On an island off the coast of Scotland, the villagers live the simple lives of "fisher folk." My copy is very dark and sometimes hard to read, but the film boasts some stunning ocean scenery, and the camera work on boats is splendid. Maurice Tourneur directed Pickford in this pleasant film. Pickford was already a major star in 1917, and this film seems to have been written just for her: plucky young woman succeeds over misfortune. Pickford whip lashing lazy villagers toward church is very funny. And the final scenes on the sinking ship are very well done. Not a great Picford film, but still worth seeing. Matt Moore (Pickford was married to his brother, Owen Moore) is the love interest, and is good as the strapping island lad. Leatrice Joy is one of the villagers but I couldn't spot her either. My copy intersperses lots of bells and gongs and adds an eerie feeling when the village warning bells are rung. Very effective.