The Lord and the Peasant

  • Other title(s): Die Heimkehr des Reisenden
  • Year: 1912
  • Description: Mary is in love with a young farmer, who goes abroad to earn money. During his absence, Mary's family is assailed by disease and poverty. Since she has not heard from her beloved for a long time, she marries a wealthy gentleman. When the farmer finally does return, he finds a married woman instead of a bride-to-be
  • Provider: EYE Filmmuseum (The Netherlands)
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Production company: Edison Manufacturing Company (Verenigde Staten)
  • Director: J. Searle Dawley