The Stepmother Filming Locations

Scene I: Mildred Secretly Meets Robert Millet, the Bank Robber. At the opening of the picture we see one of those beautiful woodland views so common in Florida. Along the path comes Robert Millet. This is the trysting place. He glances about for Mildred, then seats himself upon moss-covered limb, some tropical hurricane has torn from the massive oak above his head. He toys with his cane in nervous impatience. Through the woods comes Mildred, a little cautiously, as if afraid of being seen. She holds out her hand shyly, "So you didn't really expect me to come, did you?" Millet greets her effusively and attempts to kiss her, hut she repulses him in frightened, girlish timidity. He turns away. Alarmed for fear she has hurt him, she goes to him and holds out her hand. He takes it. From his pocket he draws a ring. At sight of the brilliant, sparkling diamonds she utters a cry of delight. He offers it to her. But she refuses it, telling him her father would not allow her to accept. Millet, smiling indulgently. Fastens the ring on a ribbon and insinuatingly tells her how easy it will be to wear it around her neck, securely hidden from curious eyes, but always there, a gentle reminder of his love for her. Mildred is unable to resist his pleading. After placing the ring around her neck. Millet takes her in his arms and kisses her passionately. Scene II: Millet Disregards the Warning to Flee. Scene III: Mildred Learns of Her Father's Second Marriage. Scene IV: A Disheartening Home-coming. Scene V: The New Mother Regarded as an Intruder. Scene VI: The Step-Mother Learns of the Proposed Elopement. Scene VII: Mildred Fancies the Whole Family Is Against Her. Scene VIII: The Step-Mother Saves Mildred from an Act of Folly. Scene IX: Mildred Learns Millet's True Character. Scene X: The Step-Mother Wins Mildred's Love.