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The Green Swamp
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Wikipedia article
'The Green Swamp' is a 1916 silent drama starring Bessie Barriscale and written by C. Gardner Sullivan.[http://www.silentera.com/PSFL/data/G/GreenSwamp1916.html 'The Green Swamp' at silentera.com]'The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1911-20' by The American Film Institute, c.1988
Plot summary
The film centers on Magery Allison (played by Bessie Barriscale) and her husband, Dr. Ward Allison (played by Bruce McRae). Jealous over her husband's friendship with his female patients, Mrs. Allison fails to deliver a message from a patient that nearly results in the death of the patient's child. Mrs. Allison pleads for forgiveness. On learning that she is pregnant, Dr. Allison does forgive her. However, the cycle of jealousy repeats itself.
Cast
* Bessie Barriscale - Margery Allison
* Bruce McRae - Dr. Ward Allison
* J. Barney Sherry - Dr. Jim Hendon
* Milton Ross - Detective Bryan
* Lola May - Edna
* Louise Brownell - Miss Miller
References
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