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  • A Woman's Treachery (1913)
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A Woman's Treachery (1913)
Short | Short
Count Zachin, a Russian noble, has been left a widower. He is governor of his province and is loved and respected by the peasantry. Ivan Dandoff, a faithful servant of the castle, loves the count's children, a boy and a girl. One day a ...See moreCount Zachin, a Russian noble, has been left a widower. He is governor of his province and is loved and respected by the peasantry. Ivan Dandoff, a faithful servant of the castle, loves the count's children, a boy and a girl. One day a lady visitor arrives with a letter of introduction from the count's brother. Knowing that the children need a governess, he recommends Sonia Ozernowska, the bearer of the letter. The count is impressed by the appearance of his visitor and decides to engage her. The children immediately take a dislike to the new governess, a feeling which is shared by Ivan. A great change is immediately noticeable in the home life of the castle. The count loses his melancholy and it is apparent that he is fascinated by the charming governess. The children are no longer unruly when in the presence of Sonia, as they are in reality afraid of her, but when in the company of their beloved Ivan, their natural flow of spirits have full play. One day the count, who is a keen huntsman, goes hunting in his forests. His horse accidentally treads in a hole, causing a serious accident to its master. Amid excitement and confusion, a hurdle is hurriedly improvised as a stretcher and the injured count is taken home. The doctor pronounces his condition critical and states that he will probably be lame for life. Sonia attends the sick man, and as he gradually recovers from his injury, his passion for the girl increases and he decides to make her his wife. She agrees to marry him. Ivan is the least surprised, as he has closely watched Sonia scheming. She is elated at her success, which has resulted in her marriage to a wealthy man whom she thinks cannot live very long. Sonia is cruel to the children and one day Ivan, who keeps her under close observation, intervenes and prevents her from ill-treating them. Maddened by the servant's interference, she determines to get rid of him, and prevails upon the count to dismiss him. Ivan bids a pitiful farewell to his playmates. He has not proceeded far when he meets a stranger who inquires his way to the castle. Instinctively Ivan connects him with Sonia and after pointing the way, follows at a distance. Ivan's vigilance is rewarded as he sees the stranger write a note which is sent by messenger to the castle. The reply gives the stranger satisfaction. He tears the note in pieces and throws them to the floor. Ivan, remaining behind, picks up the pieces and discovers that Sonia has made an appointment with the stranger. At the appointed time, Ivan keeps watch and has his suspicions confirmed by seeing Sonia and the stranger embrace. Jealous of his master's honor, the implacable Russian plans revenge. When Sonia leaves her lover, Ivan rushes upon the unfortunate man, binds him securely, carries him to the kennels and throws him in the midst of the half-starved hounds. Just as the door is secured, Sonia appears on the scene. She realizes the horror of the situation and struggles with Ivan to rescue her lover, biting him severely on the hand, but Ivan is dauntless, holding on the door until the dogs have carried out his vengeance. Eight years elapse. The Count has aged and still carries signs of his accident. Sonia is more alluring than ever and enjoys life in the south with her husband. She is surrounded by admirers and carries on endless flirtations. One of the guests at the hotel is a baron, whom Sonia particularly favors. Sonia is tired of the bond that ties her to the count and falls in with the baron's suggestion that her husband be disposed of as soon as he has made the will in her favor. The two mature their plans, but are all the time secretly watched by the mysterious stranger. The baron writes particulars of his plot to Sonia, which she forgetfully leaves in the summer house. The stranger, always on the watch, finds out and swears to thwart the two villainous schemers. Sonia recovers her letter and later is attracted by the mysterious stranger with whom she eventually converses. Her suspicions are aroused and she identifies the stranger as Ivan. He shows her the scar left by the bite on his wrist and she becomes terror stricken. The baron invites the count and Sonia for a day's duck shooting. At a critical moment, the count, through a pre-arranged plan, falls overboard and is left to drown. Ivan, however, had, during the previous night, dropped from a high bridge onto the boat and plunges into the lake to rescue his master. The baron and Sonia, not being aware of his presence, Ivan takes his master to a cottage nearby, where he reveals his identity and tells him of the diabolical plot upon his life. The count realizes the character of his wife. He readily listens to Ivan's suggestion to keep in seclusion for a time and leave the wicked plotters to believe that the said scheme has been successful. Sonia discovers her husband's will and finds that everything absolutely is left to her. Preparations are made for an immediate departure, but when everything is ready, Ivan appears with some police officers. The two are arrested for attempted murder and taken away to receive just punishment for their crime. The count and Ivan return to Russia to be a warm welcome of the peasantry and to the children now grown to manhood and womanhood. 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Charles Decroix
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Charles Decroix
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Updated May 24, 1913
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May 1914 (United States)

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