The White Heather (1919)
Lord Angus Cameron's marriage to a woman of his titled Scottish class is thwarted by his secret marriage years before to Marion Hume, the housekeeper of the castle. Cameron attempts to repudiate the marriage, the only record of which is a certificate in the sunken wreck of a yacht, The White Heather. Marion goes to court to prove her claim and secure the rights of her son by Cameron, but is defeated. Alec McClintock, who is in love with Marion, and Cameron both want to recover the record, so they don diving suits and descend to the wreck. An underwater struggle ensues and Cameron severs his own air tube and drowns while attempting to cut off his rival's air supply. Alec then recovers the marriage record and wins Marion. —AFI
Top Cast
Holmes Herbert
Lord Angus Cameron
Ben Alexander
Donald Cameron
Ralph Graves
Alec McClintock
Mabel Ballin
Marion Hume
John Gilbert
Dick Beach
Spottiswoode Aitken
James Hume
Gibson Gowland
The Captain
FAQ about The White Heather
What is The White Heather about?
Lord Angus Cameron's marriage to a woman of his titled Scottish class is thwarted by his secret marriage years before to Marion Hume, the housekeeper of the castle. Cameron attempts to repudiate the marriage, the only record of which is a certificate in the sunken wreck of a…
When was The White Heather released?
The White Heather was released in 1919.
What genres does The White Heather belong to?
The White Heather is categorised as Adventure, Drama.
Who stars in The White Heather?
The cast of The White Heather includes Holmes Herbert, Ben Alexander, Ralph Graves, Mabel Ballin, John Gilbert.