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  • The Sinews of War (1913)
  • Short | Short, Drama, War
The Sinews of War (1913)
Short | Short, Drama, War

Simon Hertzog's warehouse is given over to the Confederate cause and used as a prison for Union soldiers. Captain Blair, a captured Union officer, throws out of the window a note written to his mother telling the finder to convey to her ...See moreSimon Hertzog's warehouse is given over to the Confederate cause and used as a prison for Union soldiers. Captain Blair, a captured Union officer, throws out of the window a note written to his mother telling the finder to convey to her the news that he is well. The missive is found by Felice Hertzog, who complies with the request. She returns to Blair with his mother's message. Several weeks later, Felice receives a letter from Mrs. Blair telling her that as she cannot live much longer, she would like to see her only son. She confides her secret mission to her Confederate admirer, Lieutenant Benton, who agrees to have a horse ready for Blair's escape. He gets out of prison, but through the unexpected appearance of Confederate soldiers he is forced to take refuge in Felice's bedroom. The city of Richmond is besieged by General Grant. John Hertzog, who has been selected to deliver plans to General Johnson, is unable to get away and he, too, is forced to conceal himself in his sister's boudoir. There he encounters Blair. Felice prevents her brother from doing any harm to Blair, and she also persuades him to change clothes with Blair. Grant by this time has taken the town, and Blair, who has been captured, after proving his identity, is given due credit for the plans which he found in Hertzog's coat. Lieutenant Benton is trying to get Felice to escape with him, but her screams bring her brother, who shoots Benton. Just then a squad of Union soldiers rushes into the house and is about to arrest the brother when Captain Blair orders them away. The following day, as Captain Blair is ordered way. It is plain to perceive by the pleased look on Felice's face that he is to claim her as his wife when the war is ended. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Apr 2, 1913 (United States)

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Charles Ray
John Herzog John Herzog   See fewer
Mildred Bracken
Felice Hertzog - John's Sister Felice Hertzog - John's Sister   See fewer
Joe King
Capt. Donald Blair Capt. Donald Blair   See fewer
Charles Edler
Simon Herzog - the Father Simon Herzog - the Father   See fewer
Jean Durrell
Mrs. Blair - Donald's Mother Mrs. Blair - Donald's Mother   See fewer
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