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1917 American film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

American Methods
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American Methods is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring William Farnum, Jewel Carmen and Bertram Grassby.[1]

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Of French ancestry, William Armstrong inherits an iron mine located in France. Accompanied by his sister, Betty, he travels to Europe to assume management of the enterprise. In the same village resides Claire, daughter of the Marquis de Beaulieu, alongside her mother and her brother Octave, who is betrothed to Gaston de Bligny, a local nobleman of distinguished lineage but limited means.

Upon learning that the de Beaulieu family has lost its fortune, Gaston promptly terminates his engagement to Claire and instead marries Marie Moulinet, an affluent daughter of the prosperous businessman. In the wake of this betrayal, Claire consents to marry William, who has been profoundly enamored with her since their first encounter. Meanwhile, Betty attracts the romantic attentions of Octave.

Despite his new marital commitment, Gaston continues to pursue Claire, ultimately professing his enduring love for her. Their clandestine interaction is discovered by William, precipitating a confrontation in which Gaston, in a fit of rage, draws a firearm upon him. William, however, disarms Gaston and fatally turns the weapon against him. This tragic incident prompts Claire to recognize the depth of William’s devotion; overcome with remorse for her earlier superficiality, she earnestly seeks his forgiveness.

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