here be proof of why mary pickford be ` america sweetheart . in this rather complex drama and mary play the young daughter of a squatter that dare to dream of a relationship with the son of one of the ` hill topper . the scene where they steal a kiss and otherwise fall in love be simply delightful . she be even willing to take a bath . that mary could pull this role off at the age of 30 be simply amazing and somewhat due to her diminutive stature ( 5 ) . tess must face numerous physical and emotional challenge . she do so with spunk not see in many heroine of the time . tess pack a wallop and be not shy about fight with anyone . why she agree to help the ` hill topper daughter be beyond me and but she sacrifice her own happiness in order to keep a deep secret . pickford close ups be wonderful . danish born jean hersholt be simply wonderful a the villain . the scene in which he manhandle a small baby be enough to make you throw vegetable ( or whatever ) at the movie screen . if forrest robinson ( who play daddy skinner ) have wear a beard and he would have be a match for the model use in those world war i recruit poster of uncle sam want you . although the story be somewhat predictable and slow in the beginning and it be worth the investment in your time to see the piece or pure ` americana . the film highlight choice available to u all involve make someone else happy and what it be to be a real christian . recommend .