Poster for the movie The Rose of Kentucky

The Rose of Kentucky

1911 • 16 minutes
RomanceHistory

A farmer takes in a young orphan after her mother's death and sends her off to school. After she's grown, he encourages her to consider his younger brother as a husband. When the younger brother proves to be a coward, she chooses the older brother instead.

Picture of Wilfred Lucas

Wilfred Lucas

The planter

Picture of Marion Sunshine

Marion Sunshine

The orphan

Picture of Charles West

Charles West

The partner

Picture of Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

The housekeeper

Picture of Edwin August

Edwin August

Picture of William J. Butler

William J. Butler

A servant

Picture of Florence La Badie

Florence La Badie

Picture of Alfred Paget

Alfred Paget

One of the nightriders

Picture of Kate Toncray

Kate Toncray

A mother