The setting is an early American village, where a young Quaker woman, Priscilla, is in love with the schoolmaster, John Hart. The local minister, Rev. Cole, who calls on her at her cabin with flowers, is an unwelcome suitor. In revenge, he has "blue laws" passed, among them is one requiring attendance at church on Sunday. Priscilla refuses to comply with the law and is arrested. After being plunged in and out of water and pilloried, she is banished from the colony. John goes with her. They are attacked by Indians and John is badly wounded. Priscilla manages to get back to the village in time to warn the Puritans of an impending attack. They defeat the Indians after a desperate battle. The Rev. Cole, who has been mortally wounded, begs Priscilla's forgiveness and the Puritans make amends for their harsh treatment of her.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
7 people
Louise Glaum
Priscilla - the Village Girl
Also in
Sex
The Return of Draw Egan
Charles Ray
John Hart - the Schoolmaster
Also in
The Busher
The Coward
J.G. Hawks
Thomas H. Ince
Also in
Richard III, a Shakespearian Tragedy
The Cardinal's Conspiracy
Raymond B West
Raymond B. West
William Desmond Taylor
Reverend Cole
Also in
Granddad
The Kiss
Raymond B. West Director
United States release August 12, 1913 · Produced in United States
Production
Broncho Film Company
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
United States · August 12, 1913
Theatrical
More from Raymond B. West
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked The Quakeress
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.