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Young Lochinvar

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Young Lochinvar is a 1923 British silent film historical film drama film directed by W. P. Kellino and starring Owen Nares, Gladys Jennings, and Dick Webb. BFI Database entry The screenplay was based on J. E. Muddock’s 1896 novel Young Lochinvar, A Tale of the Border Country,Kevin J. Harty, The Reel Middle Ages, page 287, McFarland, Inc., 2006 which was based on Canto V, XII of the poem Marmion by Walter Scott.

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In 15th century Scotland, a young knight, Lochinvar, was betrothed from birth to Cecilia, daughter of Johnstone of Lockwood. Helen is betrothed to Musgrave, a man she does not love. Lochinvar and Helen meet and fall in love, and Musgrave is wounded by Cecilia's brother Alick. Helen doesn't want to marry Musgrave, and as the date of her wedding draws near she sends a message to Lochinvar to help her.

Lochinvar arrives at Helen's wedding, asking for a dance. He sweeps her off her feet and onto his horse, and rides away with her. The couple are married at Lochinvar's home. Helen's family follows, and threaten violence, but Musgrave arrives, states that Lochinvar and Helen are in love, and he wishes them a happy life.

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