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The Red Blood of Courage (1915)
Short | Short, Drama, Western

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The Red Blood of Courage (1915)

Short | Short, Drama, Western

Professor Duane, an ethnologist, and his assistant, Roscoe Harding, plan a journey into the wilds of Hindustan. Harding is in love with Lydia, the daughter of Professor Duane, and they are engaged to be married. Lieutenant Tavish, a ...See moreProfessor Duane, an ethnologist, and his assistant, Roscoe Harding, plan a journey into the wilds of Hindustan. Harding is in love with Lydia, the daughter of Professor Duane, and they are engaged to be married. Lieutenant Tavish, a British army officer, is attracted to Lydia and plans to take her away from Harding by fair means or foul. Tavish plans to ruin Harding by making him appear to be guilty of a crime, feeling sure that in such case Lydia will renounce him, and then he can advance his suit with her. Lieutenant Tavish asks the Professor to permit him to accompany the expedition which the ethnologist is forming for a trip to the interior and despite the objections of Harding, who is suspicious of the Englishman, the plan is so arranged. Gunga Din, a wild Hindu Prince, sees Lydia in company with Harding and falls in love with her at first sight. He plots and plans to accomplish his purpose, and the wily Hindu excites the interest of Professor Duane by telling him a glowing description of a wonderful buried city in the interior, the whereabouts of which is known only to the natives. He offers to lead the Professor to this mysterious city of the past, and the route of the expedition is changed accordingly. Prince Gunga Din acquaints his followers with the plot. The expedition is just about to start when Tavish arranges with Naio, a native adventuress, to help him accomplish his designs. The plot is carried out in such a manner as to create an impression of truthfulness. Lydia and Harding are walking in the garden when the adventuress, Naio, appears garbed as a mendicant and carrying a baby in her arms. She throws herself at Harding's feet and begs him not to abandon her longer. Professor Duane and Lieutenant Tavish appear on the scene and father and daughter are convinced that Harding has mistreated the native woman and that he is the father of the child. Lydia, broken-hearted, demands that Harding shall leave her presence immediately. Professor Duane is indignant and dismisses Harding from his position. Harding realizes that Lieutenant Tavish is at the bottom of the plot. He realizes also that Gunga Din has a plot to incarcerate Lydia in his harem, while Tavish plans to get her for himself. He determines to follow the expedition and endeavor to protect them from Gunga Din and Tavish. The expedition leaves for Gunga Din's wild country. Harding and two natives follow. During the journey Tavish attempts to win Lydia's love, but he is balked to a certain extent by the espionage of Gunga Din, who spies upon his every movement. The night of the "moonlight and silent death" comes. Gunga Din and his men seize the attendants of Professor Duane as they sleep and execute them. Gunga Din hastens to the sleeping quarters of Lydia and a violent struggle follows. Professor Duane rushes to her assistance, but is mercilessly slain, while the Lieutenant, who, although a scoundrel, is bold in fighting, is wounded and taken prisoner. Gunga Din carries his lovely captive on toward his desert stronghold. Harding and his two natives arrive upon the scene of the slaughter a few hours later. He is horrified to discover that the Professor has been murdered and hastens along on the trail of Gunga Din. He is determined to rescue Lydia at all cost. His two native followers become frightened at the evidence of slaughter and desert Harding, taking away his rifle. He is undaunted by the handicaps thrown upon him and proceeds to follow the murderers. Harding creeps into Gunga Din's camp unobserved, and making his way silently to the tent where Lydia is confined a prisoner he covers the sentry with his revolver and compels him to assist in freeing her from her bonds. They then free Lieutenant Tavish. Harding has formed a fierce hatred for the Englishman, but he will not leave him to become a prey to the bloody practices of the Hindus. As they are fleeing from the camp, Gunga Din is aroused and with his men pursues the fleeing party across the swaying bridge which leads to safety. In a sanguinary conflict which follows the little party comes off safe. Tavish confesses to Harding the despicable plot in which he had been involved after which they shake hands and enter into a bond of friendship. Harding is vindicated and Lydia becomes his bride. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Tom Santschi Roscoe Harding Roscoe Harding See fewer	King of the Wild (1931)
Bessie Eyton Lydia Duane Lydia Duane See fewer	The Girl of Gold (1925)
Tom Bates Professor Duane - Lydia's Father (as Thomas Bates) Professor Duane - Lydia's Father (as Thomas Bates) See fewer	Huckleberry Finn (1920)
Lafe McKee Lieutenant Tavish (as Lafayette McKee) Lieutenant Tavish (as Lafayette McKee) See fewer	Queen of the Jungle (II) (1935)
Adda Gleason Naio Naio See fewer	The Sacred Bracelet (1915)