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In the vibrant, antiquated heart of merry England, we find the story of Mistress Dorothy of Elmhurst Manor, an enchanting maiden who stumbles upon tender-hearted Squire Douglass whilst gathering autumn leaves. The squire, gallant as ever, assists her, sparking a love as vibrant as the fall colours that surround them.
However, dark clouds gather as we learn of her betrothal to Sir Varney, a promise made by her father, the stern Lord Ravenhood. Sir Varney, a man as cold as London stone, is not to the lady's liking. The lovers, weighed down by this impending doom, meet in secret, crafting dreams of a shared future. Their clandestine rendezvous is discovered, erupting into a quarrel that leaves Mistress Dorothy in tears, and a duel challenge hanging in the air.
A loyal servant, Giles, warns Mistress Dorothy of the impending duel. As dawn breaks, the duelists stand ready, but in a twist of fate, Dorothy arrives in time to save her lover, getting wounded in the process. As she convalesces in the manor's garden, Giles, cleverly disguised as a bird peddler, sneaks a message from the Squire, only for Lord Ravenhood to reveal his trick and imprison Dorothy in the manor tower.
Undeterred, Squire Douglass pens a tender note, tying it to a dove that delivers it to his imprisoned love. In return, Mistress Dorothy sends an autumn leaf, a token of her unwavering affection. A daring escape plan is hatched. Dorothy unravels her gown, lowering a thread to her waiting lover. A rope follows, and she escapes, the tower's shadow fading in the distance.
The lovers flee on horseback, their love story echoing under the canopy of autumn leaves. Lord Ravenhood, in hot pursuit, discovers their flight too late. The young couple crosses the Scottish border, seeking the services of a blacksmith. They exchange their vows and, in a surprising turn, are forgiven by a softened Lord Ravenhood, concluding their tale amidst the palette of autumn's vibrant hues.
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Tale the Autumn Leaves Told is a drama movie.
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