The Tree Imp - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Rex, a rich young man, grows sick unto death of being ran after, and escapes to the woods, where he comfortably settles under a big tree. An irresistible imp in the branches above mischievously tosses an apple into his lap. He invites her ...See moreRex, a rich young man, grows sick unto death of being ran after, and escapes to the woods, where he comfortably settles under a big tree. An irresistible imp in the branches above mischievously tosses an apple into his lap. He invites her down, and scorning his proffered hand she jumps lightly to the ground, hugging her book and apples. They become great friends. The next day he chances to come upon the farm cottage where she lives alone with her grandmother, and the delighted imp invites him for a glass of lemonade. The two are surprised by Miss Gay (one of the many determined to catch him) who looks the imp over jealously and carries the reluctant Rex away. Jealousy springs up in the imp's heart. As for Rex, he cannot keep away from the imp. One day the imp rescues Miss Gay, who has toppled into the water, but when Rex carries Miss Gay back to the hotel the other ladies stare so scornfully at the imp's meager apparel and her glorious hair which hangs about her shoulders like a halo, that she runs abruptly away, dropping Miss Gay's hat. Rex hastens after and finds her mournfully holding out her skirts. He takes her hand, but seeing something in his eyes she runs away frightened. She begs grandma to buy her a pretty dress and when grandma flatly refuses she drops in a sobbing heap. Then seized with an inspiration she rushes to the attic and fishes an old fashioned evening dress of her mother's from a trunk. Gleefully donning it and doing her hair up in imitation of the hotel style, she strolls down before the hotel. Miss Gay and several others poke fun at her. She whirls upon them and in blinding rage lays them low, declaring that at least her hair is her own. Rex has overheard, gives the ladies a withering glance and pursues the imp, finding her sobbing against a tree. He tells her that he loves her "in any old clothes." Later, the hotel boy gives the ladies a note, saying, "The imp and I are to be married, Rex." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less