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

Pride of the Clan Filming Information

The silent film the Pride of the Clan starring Mary Pickford was supposed to be set in a fictional island off the coast of Scotland. In actuality, most of the exterior shots were filmed in Marblehead Massachusett on Marblehead Neck near several rocky seaside geographic areas including the Churn and Castle Rock. My initial interest in the film was because of two factors: 1) the Marblehead film location in my hometown and, 2) the fact that my grandmother Lizzette M. Woodfin was hired as a stand-in for Mary Pickford during filming of several scenes including the "cliff scene". Both women were small (5') in stature and both my father and grandmother related the fact that she was a stand-in with her back to the camera for the cliff scene as part of the Chiefton filming set. I just wanted to relate this story for future film historians and buffs. The film itself (my DVD copy is somewhat poor) is very well done with lots of action and expressive acting including several scenes where Miss Pickford portrays a strong woman characterization. I enjoyed it and would love to get a better copy of it although I am unsure whether one exists as I have seen in various movie sites that remaining copies are dark because of deterioration. A very nice film of the silent genre with lots of action!