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  • Shamus O'Brien (1912)
  • Short | Short, Drama
Shamus O'Brien (1912)
Short | Short, Drama

Shamus O'Brien was a patriot and in fighting for his country places himself in the position of a rebel with a price on his head. He is hiding in the hills, but anxious to attend a dance, at which his friends and sweetheart will be present,...See moreShamus O'Brien was a patriot and in fighting for his country places himself in the position of a rebel with a price on his head. He is hiding in the hills, but anxious to attend a dance, at which his friends and sweetheart will be present, sends word that he will be there. Arrangements are made for the dance, and Shamus surprises the guests by appearing in a surprising manner. Michael O'Farrell, who has not met with success in his suit for the hand of Aileen Brennan, the sweetheart of Shamus, learns of his whereabouts and notifies the Redcoats. They reach the barn, where the dance is taking place, too late to capture the patriot, who escapes to the loft, only to return as the girl of his heart is being insulted by Captain McDonald. O'Brien floors the officer and makes a thrilling escape, only to be again given up by O'Farrell, when he is visiting his mother. He is then taken to prison and stands trial. He is convicted and the day of the execution set. As this draws near, his mother makes a plea to the parish priest for help which is readily given and through a ruse Shamas is saved, and the picture closes as the mother, son and sweetheart sail for America. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Writers
Herbert Brenon (scenario) | Sheridan Le Fanu (poem) (as Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu)
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Updated Mar 14, 1912

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Mar 14, 1912 (United States)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
King Baggot
Shamus O'Brien Shamus O'Brien   See fewer
Vivian Prescott
Aileen Brennan Aileen Brennan   See fewer
William Robert Daly
Michael O'Farrel (as William R. Daly) Michael O'Farrel (as William R. Daly)   See fewer
Augustus Balfour
Father Malone Father Malone   See fewer
William E. Shay
Captain R. MacDonald Captain R. MacDonald   See fewer
Herbert Brenon
Tim Mooney Tim Mooney   See fewer
Rolinda Bainbridge
Mrs. O'Brien Mrs. O'Brien   See fewer
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