An Elephant's Gratitude
John Blythe, a planter, and his daughter, Ellen, live near the edge of the jungle. Kasu is foreman of the native laborers on Blythe's plantation. Kasu is caught abusing an elephant, which has become the particular pet of Ellen, and he is discharged. He vows to be revenged. While Huntley Jackson the new foreman, and Blythe are inspecting the plantation, Ellen is enticed to a deserted hut by a skillfully written note. There she is bound and gagged. The pet elephant misses Ellen, traces her to the hut, forces the door open and raises Ellen and carries her home. There the faithful elephant gives the girl into the keeping of her father.
- Released
- 1916
Details
Release year: 1916
Storyline
John Blythe, a planter, and his daughter, Ellen, live near the edge of the jungle. Kasu is foreman of the native laborers on Blythe's plantation. Kasu is caught abusing an elephant, which has become the particular pet of Ellen, and he is discharged. He vows to be revenged. While Huntley Jackson the new foreman, and Blythe are inspecting the plantation, Ellen is enticed to a deserted hut by a skillfully written note. There she is bound and gagged. The pet elephant misses Ellen, traces her to the hut, forces the door open and raises Ellen and carries her home. There the faithful elephant gives the girl into the keeping of her father.
Top credits
- Harry Lonsdale — John Blythe
- Edith Johnson — Ellen Blythe
- Leo Pierson — Huntley Jackson
- Dan Noonan — Kasu