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Escape from Sing Sing (1905)
Short | Drama, Short

Escape from Sing Sing (1905)

Short | Drama, Short

It is mealtime. For many months two prisoners whose cells adjoin have been in secret communication plotting an escape. No. 100 signals to his comrade that the warder is approaching. No. 99 feigns sleep as the warder enters and places the ...See moreIt is mealtime. For many months two prisoners whose cells adjoin have been in secret communication plotting an escape. No. 100 signals to his comrade that the warder is approaching. No. 99 feigns sleep as the warder enters and places the prisoner's food on the shelf. Although apparently inert, the inmate of the cell is watching the warder with lynx-eyed cunning, and, as he turns to: leave the cell, No. 99 springs upon him with the agility and ferocity of a tiger. A deadly and silent struggle ensues in which: the prisoner, a man of immense strength finally overpowers his opponent, and taking his revolver and keys, leaves him lying insensible. The convict releases two of his comrades and, passing down the silent corridor of the jail, up the iron ladders, and emerging through a scuttle on the roof of the jail, clambering over cornices and sliding down drain pipes, they finally reach the outer wall and, partly hidden by dense clouds of steam blowing from the engine room of the prison, they kill the guard in the jail yard, possess themselves of his gun and pistol, and making a thrilling leap down the embankment outside the prison, commence them sensational dash for liberty. Meanwhile the warder in the cell slowly recovers consciousness. He staggers out into the corridor and with his last remaining strength tolls the bell which tells of an escape. Immediately the building is in an uproar, and armed men start in determined and angry pursuit. A mile away an automobile is speeding along the road when suddenly three men in striped suits burst through the bushes and with menacing gestures force the vehicle to a stop. The owner resisting is ruthlessly shot and thrown out and the fleecing convicts, holding a pistol to the chauffeur's head force him to put on all speed, just as the jail warders dash around a bend of the road firing volley after volley at them. At this moment another speedy automobile approaches the scene and the warders, explaining matters, take possession. of it and a wild chase commences. The autos dash along the road, throwing up huge clouds of dust, each powerful motor throbbing with terrific energy. As they career around the sharp corners, pursuers and pursued firing desperately at each other, the huge machines resemble majestic battleships engaged in deadly combat. The auto carrying the convicts has now out-distanced the other, but suddenly the motor gets out of order, the vehicle slows down and comes to a stop. "The pursuers rapidly draw near and a desperate pistol battle rages for a few seconds between the occupants of the two machines. The convicts then take to the woods and an exciting chase ensues over hill and dale. Ina picturesque little glade two young ladies and a dude of the " Reginald type" are enjoying a little alfresco picnic. Unfortunately for them they are in the path of the escaping convicts who dash through the bushes striking terror to the hearts of the picnickers. The girls flee, but the dude's knees shake so that he is unable to run. The leader of the convicts, savagely backing the dude up against a tree, orders him on pain of instant death, to mislead the pursuers by sending them in the wrong direction. The convicts then crouch behind some shrubbery while the dude tremblingly tells the jail guards that the convicts have gone over the hill. The escaping prisoners once more gain a lead and finally take refuge in the humble farmhouse which is the home of convict 99. He stealthily enters and an effecting scene takes place at the reunion of the wife, husband and children. . Posting one of their number outside to watch, the other two are hurriedly discussing further means for escape when a shot is heard and the convict who has been on guard outside staggers into the room mortally wounded. The house is surrounded by prison guards and the convicts prepare for a a fight to the death. Barricading windows and doors they give battle. A second convict is shot down and No, 99 alone defends the house with a desperate energy. While he fires his wife reloads the extra gun and the unequal fight might have lasted indefinitely, when suddenly the convict's little boy, plucking at his mother's dress, draws her attention to a pathetic little heap lying huddled up in the middle of the floor, A bullet has found the little four year old daughter. The mother flings herself upon the body with a cry of anguish, the gun drops from the father's nerveless fingers, and all is forgotten save the little tot lying dead in the mother's arms. A second later the door is rudely burst open and the warder and his guards rush into the room. Instead of being confronted by an infuriated convict, mad with the lust of blood and battle, their eyes are met by a sight sad enough to make strong men weep. They reverently remove their hats and the convict bidding a despairing farewell to his wife and clasping for a moment in his arms the inanimate body of his dead child slowly passes out through the door in the custody of the jailers. Written by Charles Urban Trading Co. Catalog See less

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