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The Call to Arms
UNITED STATES · 1910

The Call to Arms

D.W. Griffith
feudal nobility family heirloom greed and coveting military duty hidden treasure
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Synopsis

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,

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