Freckles

Story

Synopsis

Freckles, an orphan with disabilities, gets a job at McLean's lumber camp as a guard in Limberlost forest. Although the forest is infested with desperate characters, Freckles shows courage and determination. A beautiful girl whom he calls the "Swamp Angel" and the "Bird Woman" assist him in driving off timber thief Wessner and his gang. Later, Freckles refuses a bribe Wessner offers if he will permit Wessner to steal some trees. Instead, Freckles gives Wessner a beating, and his loyalty to McLean earns him a cash reward. Freckles falls in love with the Swamp Angel, but the social differences between him and the girl prevent him from declaring himself. He makes no attempt to recover when a large tree falls and seriously injures him. His recuperation is hastened, however, when the girl expresses her love for him.

Director

James Leo Meehan

Writers

Gene Stratton-Porter, Dorothy Yost

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

21 March 1928

Ensemble

Cast

• Johnny Fox

  Freckles

• Gene Stratton-Porter Monroe

  Angel

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  Hobart Bosworth

  Mclean

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  Eulalie Jensen

  Bird Woman

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  William Scott

  Wessner

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  Lafe McKee

  Duncan