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  • The Assassination of the Duke de Guise (1908)
  • Short | 15 min | Short, History, Drama
The Assassination of the Duke de Guise (1908)
Short | 15 min | Short, History, Drama

France, at the end of the sixteenth century. Henry III decided to eliminate his rival, the Duke of Guise, and, therefore, calls him in the castle of Blois. The mistress of the duke, warned of the King's intentions, informs him, but the ...See moreFrance, at the end of the sixteenth century. Henry III decided to eliminate his rival, the Duke of Guise, and, therefore, calls him in the castle of Blois. The mistress of the duke, warned of the King's intentions, informs him, but the noble, sure of his own authority, went there anyway. In Cabinet-Vieux castle Duke is stabbed by guards of the King, while he attends the murder hidden behind the curtains. Eventually, Henry III does burn the duke body to discard. See less
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André Calmettes (co-director) | Charles Le Bargy (co-director)
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Updated Nov 17, 1908

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Feb 17, 1909 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
Charles Le Bargy
Henri III Henri III   See fewer
Albert Lambert
Le duc de Guise (as Raphaël Albert Lambert fils) Le duc de Guise (as Raphaël Albert Lambert fils)   See fewer
Gabrielle Robinne
Marquise de Noirmoutier, maîtresse du duc Marquise de Noirmoutier, maîtresse du duc   See fewer
Berthe Bovy
Le page Le page   See fewer
Huguette Duflos
Actress Actress   See fewer
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