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  • Kenilworth (1909)
  • Short | Short, Drama
Kenilworth (1909)
Short | Short, Drama
Sir Hugh Robsart sits dozing in his chair, his daughter Amy and Tresillian, a suitor for her hand, are standing at the window. The latter is pleading with Amy, but she refuses and leaves the room. Upon leaving the house the daughter walks ...See moreSir Hugh Robsart sits dozing in his chair, his daughter Amy and Tresillian, a suitor for her hand, are standing at the window. The latter is pleading with Amy, but she refuses and leaves the room. Upon leaving the house the daughter walks down the avenue, where Dudley, Earl of Leicester and Varney, his friend, stand in the shade of the trees. Dudley dismisses his companion, takes the girl in his arms and after much persuasion, gains her consent to fly with him. Amy, dressed in a riding habit, sits in her room, writes a note to her father, then goes outside, where Dudley and Varney are waiting. They mount and ride away. Sir Hugh Robsart is still dozing as a servant enters with a letter. He reads it and sinks back in his chair overcome with grief. Tresillian is summoned, reads the letter and starts out in search of Amy. In Cumnor Hall, Leicester's house, Amy stands before the mirror putting on the finishing touches to her toilet, while Dudley sits on the couch, thinking, rather moodily. A servant enters, hands the Earl a letter from Varney, which further increases his gloominess. Amy tries to arouse him, but he rises, bids her farewell, goes out, leaving her in tears. Amy is sitting on the couch trying to read, as Foster, keeper of the house, enters and speaks eagerly to her. She gives him an order. He goes out, presently returns, ushering Tresillian in. The latter tells of her father's illness and in the course of conversation intimates that she is not the Countess of Leicester. Amy writes a note to Dudley and gives it to Tresillian to deliver. Queen Elizabeth is on her throne, Dudley standing beside her. She motions him to kneel, and as he does so, the Queen places a jeweled collar about his neck. Varney shortly afterward appears, and he and Dudley walk out together. Dudley is seen walking about the grounds of the castle as Tresillian accosts him, hands him Amy's letter, stating that he will return for an answer. Dudley reads the letter in which Amy demands that she be acknowledged publicly as his wife. Dudley shows Varney the letter and the latter tempts Dudley to propose to the Queen. He does so, but is positively rejected. Amy is sitting dejectedly on the couch in her room as Varney enters, tells of the Queen's infatuation for Dudley and implores her to fly with him. She gazes at him in horror and angrily orders him out. Foster and Varney open a trap in the hallway, whistle, imitating Dudley. Amy rushes out, falls to her death. Dudley and Tresillian attracted by the commotion, rush out. Dudley flings himself beside the dead body of his wife, while Tresillian disposes of Varney. The Queen's Court with Elizabeth on the throne. Dudley is brought before her and questioned. He pleads for pardon, but is angrily banished from her presence. Written by The Film Index - March 13, 1909 See less
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Eugene Mullin (scenario) | Walter Scott (novel) (as Sir Walter Scott)
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Updated Mar 13, 1909
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Mar 13, 1909 (United States)

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