The Valiants of Virginia (1916)

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When his opponent is killed after a duel over the honor of Virginia belle Judith Fairfax John Valiant flees North. Before taking flight John entrusts a note of explanation for Judith to Major Bristow. Bristow, however, has designs on the belle and withholds the missive. As the years pass John founds a successful business, loses his wife in childbirth and Judith marries Tom Dandridge and has a daughter, Shirley. Many years later, John Jr., now head of the Valiant Corporation, returns to his father’s estate during a financial crisis and falls in love with Shirley Dandridge. To rekindle her romance with John, Katherine tells Shirley of the family feud and Shirley suddenly cools toward John. On his deathbed, Barstow finally gives Judith John's letter in which John reveals that Edward had shot himself during the duel. John and Shirley are happily reconciled.

Director: Thomas N. Heffron
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Selig Polyscope Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Valiants of Virginia about?
When his opponent is killed after a duel over the honor of Virginia belle Judith Fairfax John Valiant flees North. Before taking flight John entrusts a note of explanation for Judith to Major Bristow. Bristow, however, has designs on the belle and withholds the missive. As the years pass John founds a successful business, loses his wife in childbirth and Judith marries Tom Dandridge and has a daughter, Shirley. Many years later, John Jr., now head of the Valiant Corporation, returns to his father’s estate during a financial crisis and falls in love with Shirley Dandridge. To rekindle her romance with John, Katherine tells Shirley of the family feud and Shirley suddenly cools toward John. On his deathbed, Barstow finally gives Judith John's letter in which John reveals that Edward had shot himself during the duel. John and Shirley are happily reconciled.
Who directed The Valiants of Virginia?
The Valiants of Virginia was directed by Thomas N. Heffron.
Who stars in The Valiants of Virginia?
The Valiants of Virginia stars Kathlyn Williams, Arthur Shirley, Edward Peil Sr., Guy Oliver, Virginia Kraft.
How long is The Valiants of Virginia?
The Valiants of Virginia has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Valiants of Virginia?
The Valiants of Virginia is a Drama film.
Where was The Valiants of Virginia produced?
The Valiants of Virginia was produced in United States of America.