Anson Campbell returns from the seminary to a small village on the New England coast. When the puritanical villagers persecute Bess Morgan, a "fallen" woman, he sticks up for her, telling them that their form of "Christianity" isn't Christian at all. This has no effect on the bigoted villagers and they turn their anger on him. Complications ensue.
Owen Chase
The film was directed by Christy Cabanne.
The screenplay was written by Christy Cabanne.
Cinematography was handled by William Fildew.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0008987.
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Cyclone Higgins, D.D.
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United States of America
