Summary
Angus MacDonald, a rugged lumberman, finds himself entwined in a whirlwind romance with the alluring cabaret dancer Ruth Mayo while visiting New York, a city that pulsates with the vibrant rhythms of jazz and the soft glow of twinkling lights. As their love blossoms, they marry and MacDonald whisks his bride away to the untamed wilderness of the Northwest, where the majestic trees stretch towards the sky and the air is crisp with the scent of pine. However, Ruth's cosmopolitan spirit soon grows restless, yearning for the urban landscape she left behind, and MacDonald, determined to rekindle their love, returns with her to the bustling metropolis. As their child is born, the couple's bond is put to the test, and MacDonald's business obligations force him to bid farewell to the city, leaving Ruth to navigate the complexities of motherhood and her own desires. Six years later, their daughter, now a young woman, steps into the spotlight, dancing at the same cafe where her mother once shone, and through her, a poignant reconciliation is facilitated between the estranged husband and wife, a testament to the enduring power of love and forgiveness.
Synopsis
While visiting New York, lumberman Angus MacDonald is introduced to cabaret dancer Ruth Mayo by his friend Sinclair. Their romance culminates in marriage, and soon MacDonald takes his bride back to the Northwest. Ruth grows tired of the Northwest, and MacDonald returns with her to New York, where their child is born; but his business does not permit him to remain. One night Ruth returns to the cafe, dances with her old partner, and accepts an agent's offer of a European tour. Six years later, MacDonald learns that his daughter is dancing at the same cafe, and through her a reconciliation is effected between husband and wife.
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