Jean Larcher is sent to the island of São Tomé by a group
of financiers to purchase a plantation. To bring down the price
of the plantation, Jean's employers have resorted to poisoning the
trees. When he discovers this, Jean abandons his mission and
instead marries a young plantation owner.
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In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.
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