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The Call to Arms (1910)

The Call to Arms (1910)

Drama History

A Story of the Middle Ages

Release Date: 1910, July 25
Directors: D.W. Griffith
Countries: United States of America
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Cast: Mary Pickford, Marion Leonard, Henry B. Walthall, Joseph Graybill

Overview:

A Feudal Lord and his bride were visited by their cousin at a time when this Lord was presenting to his bride the family heirloom the Great Ruby of Irskaat. The cousin coveted it, and was determined to secure it. The Lord receives a call to arms and appreciating the danger of leaving this valuable jewel unguarded, buries it in a secluded part of the grounds. His soldiers now assembled, he departs, leaving his wife to the care of his trusted servants. No sooner had he left than the cousin returns with the subterfuge that he will stay at the palace guarding the wife until the Lord's return. This the wife appreciates, believing his tender well meant. Surreptitiously he rids the palace of the servants, placing his own in their stead; The poor woman is now in the absolute power of this despicable villain.