Paris Green (1920) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

After romantic disappointment at home, Luther's reunion with Ninon leads him from a chance meeting to a country kidnapping and a horseback rescue.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Paris and a New Acquaintance

Corporal Luther Green has an hour to see Paris before sailing home. At lunch, he meets Ninon, learns of her plans to visit her uncle in America, and gives her his address.

Key Events

• One Hour in Paris — Corporal Luther Green has one hour to see Paris before sailing home. Characters: Luther Green Location: Paris
• Lunch with Ninon — Luther meets Ninon at lunch. Characters: Luther Green Location: Paris
• Ninon's American Plans — Ninon says she plans to visit her uncle in America. Characters: Luther Green Location: Paris
• An Address Given — Luther gives Ninon his address. Characters: Luther Green Location: Paris
• Return to New Jersey — Luther returns to Quigley Corners after his time abroad. Characters: Luther Green Location: Quigley Corners, New Jersey

A Disappointment at Home

Back in Quigley Corners, Luther discovers that his former sweetheart has chosen someone else. He decides to go to New York City and forget her, but encounters Ninon on the way to the station.

Key Events

• Return to New Jersey — Luther returns to Quigley Corners after his time abroad. Characters: Luther Green Location: Quigley Corners, New Jersey
• Former Sweetheart Moves On — Luther learns that his former sweetheart has transferred her affections to another. Characters: Luther Green Location: Quigley Corners, New Jersey
• Decision to Leave — Luther decides to go to New York City and forget his former sweetheart. Characters: Luther Green Location: Quigley Corners, New Jersey
• Road to the Station — Luther travels toward the railroad station. Characters: Luther Green Location: Road to the railroad station
• Ninon Reappears — Luther meets Ninon again on the road. Characters: Luther Green Location: Road to the railroad station
• Missed at the Pier — Ninon has missed her uncle at the pier and is seeking the only American address she knows. Characters: Luther Green Location: Road to the railroad station

A Farm and a Newspaper Appeal

Ninon explains that she missed her uncle at the pier and is heading for the only American address she knows. Luther takes her to his family's farm and places a newspaper advertisement; her uncle and two crooks arrive around the same time.

Key Events

• Missed at the Pier — Ninon has missed her uncle at the pier and is seeking the only American address she knows. Characters: Luther Green Location: Road to the railroad station
• Luther Takes Ninon In — Luther takes Ninon back to his family's farm. Characters: Luther Green Location: Road to the railroad station
• Farm Arrival — Luther and Ninon arrive at his family's farm. Characters: Luther Green Location: Green family farm
• Advertisement for the Uncle — Luther advertises in the papers to help Ninon's uncle find her. Characters: Luther Green Location: Green family farm
• The Uncle Responds — Ninon's uncle arrives in response to the advertisement. Characters: Luther Green Location: Green family farm
• Crooks Arrive — Two crooks arrive at about the same time as Ninon's uncle. Characters: Luther Green Location: Green family farm

Kidnapping and Rescue

The crooks, who had failed to kidnap Ninon in New York, succeed in taking her in the country. Luther pursues their speeding car on horseback and rescues her after a hard ride.

Key Events

• Crooks Arrive — Two crooks arrive at about the same time as Ninon's uncle. Characters: Luther Green Location: Green family farm
• Earlier Kidnapping Attempt — The crooks had previously failed to kidnap Ninon in New York. Characters: Luther Green Location: New York City
• Kidnapping in the Country — The crooks succeed in kidnapping Ninon in the country. Characters: Luther Green Location: The country
• The Car Speeds Away — Ninon is carried away in a speeding car. Characters: Luther Green Location: The country
• Horseback Pursuit — Luther pursues the speeding car on horseback. Characters: Luther Green Location: The country
• Ninon Rescued — After a hard ride, Luther catches up with the car and rescues Ninon. Characters: Luther Green Location: The country

Story Breakdown

• Paris Leave — Luther has limited time in Paris before returning home and meets Ninon there.
  • Brief Paris Visit — Luther has one hour to see Paris before sailing home.
  • Lunch with Ninon — Luther meets Ninon, who plans to visit her uncle in America.
• Address Exchange — Ninon's plans create a connection that becomes important after both return to the United States.
  • Ninon's Journey — Ninon says she intends to visit her uncle in America.
  • Luther's Address — Luther gives Ninon his address.
• Homecoming Disappointment — Luther returns to New Jersey and finds his former sweetheart has chosen someone else.
  • Quigley Corners Return — Luther arrives back in his New Jersey home area.
  • A Changed Affection — His former sweetheart has transferred her affections to another.
• Roadside Reunion — Luther decides to leave for New York, then meets Ninon while traveling to the railroad station.
  • New York Decision — Luther plans to go to New York City and forget his former sweetheart.
  • Ninon Misses Her Uncle — Ninon has missed her uncle at the pier and seeks the only American address she knows.
• Farm Search — Luther brings Ninon to his family's farm and uses a newspaper advertisement to reach her uncle.
  • Farm Shelter — Luther takes Ninon back to his family's farm.
  • Newspaper Appeal — Luther advertises in the papers for Ninon's uncle.
• Crooks Close In — Ninon's uncle and two crooks arrive around the same time, and the crooks succeed where their earlier attempt failed.
  • Uncle Responds — Ninon's uncle arrives after seeing the advertisement.
  • Country Kidnapping — The crooks kidnap Ninon in the country after failing to do so in New York.
• Horseback Rescue — Luther chases the kidnappers' speeding car and rescues Ninon.
  • Hard Ride — Luther pursues the car on horseback.
  • Ninon Rescued — Luther catches up with the car and rescues Ninon.

Directed by

Jerome Storm

Key Cast

• Charles Ray — Luther Green
• Ann May — Ninon Robinet
• Bert Woodruff — Matthew Green
• Gertrude Claire — Sarah Green
• Donald MacDonald — Jules Benoit