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A Conspiracy Against the King (1911)
Short | Drama, Short

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A Conspiracy Against the King (1911)

Short | Drama, Short

Cicely and young Sir Walter are very fond of one another, but owing to the political differences of Walter and her father, they are obliged to meet secretly. At one of these meetings Walter confides to her that he is about to embark on a ...See moreCicely and young Sir Walter are very fond of one another, but owing to the political differences of Walter and her father, they are obliged to meet secretly. At one of these meetings Walter confides to her that he is about to embark on a dangerous mission for his party, which is in opposition to the King, and that if he is taken with the treasonable papers in his possession, it means certain death. He is deaf to all pleas from Cicely and departs, promising to be with her at a certain inn on his way. Walter meets his fellow conspirators and obtains the message. Unknown to them, however, a spy has discovered them and hurries away and informs Sir Charles, Cicely's father, of their plans. He at once sends his men out to try to catch the messenger. Cicely overbears this and resolves to warn Walter, and, mounting her horse, spurs on to the inn. Here she is disappointed. No one is there but Richard Ryder, known as Galloping Dick, a knight of the road, a merry rascal, but yet a gallant gentleman to whom no woman appeals in vain. Cicely tells him of Walter's peril and begs him to obtain the papers and save her lover. He promises; Walter soon arrives, but Dick finds his friendly advances coldly received. He follows Walter as he rides away, and, overtaking him, demands the message. Walter refuses to deliver it and having no alternative, Galloping Dick disarms him, takes the paper, dumps him in a pool, and rides on. Hardly has he gone, when Sir Charles' troopers come down the road, and seeing a horseman ahead, chase after Dick and soon overpower him. They bring him before Sir Charles, who orders him confined. Just then Cicely enters and recognizes her gallant acquaintance of the inn. Cicely suggests that he be locked in the pantry, as it will save standing guard all night. This is done and while the troopers are making merry she manages to steal the key from the cook. When all is dark, she silently unlocks the door and releases Dick. Guiding him to the garden gate they are suddenly confronted by Walter, who at once makes for Dick. But when Cicely explains Dick's gallantry he bangs his head in shame and asks forgiveness. Readily granting this, Dick gaily mounts and goes his way, leaving two happy lovers. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Walter Edwin Richard Ryder aka Galloping Dick - a Highwayman Richard Ryder aka Galloping Dick - a Highwayman See fewer	Gloria's Romance (1916)
Robert Brower Sir Charles - Cicely's Father Sir Charles - Cicely's Father See fewer	The Little Minister (1921)
Mary Fuller Cicely - Sir Walter's Sweetheart Cicely - Sir Walter's Sweetheart See fewer	The Huntress of Men (1916)
Harold M. Shaw Sir Walter - Cicely's Sweetheart - a Conspirator Sir Walter - Cicely's Sweetheart - a Conspirator See fewer	The Rose of Rhodesia (1918)