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  • Before Yorktown (1911)
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Before Yorktown (1911)
Short | Short, Drama
Jerome S. Beresford, a lieutenant in His Majesty's Army during the Revolution, was a conspicuous figure in the war that made famous the name of Washington. Wounded in a skirmish while far away from headquarters, his comrades ask for ...See moreJerome S. Beresford, a lieutenant in His Majesty's Army during the Revolution, was a conspicuous figure in the war that made famous the name of Washington. Wounded in a skirmish while far away from headquarters, his comrades ask for assistance at the home of Dr. Adams. Beatrice, the only daughter of the aged doctor, volunteers to act as nurse and in the close companionship of the sick room, the two enemies fall in love with one another. Lieutenant Beresford, almost in perfect health, is all set to return to his army when he receives a visit from Major Fitzgerald, the head of the British Army in the vicinity. The Major becomes insulting when the old doctor and his daughter refuse to drink to the health of King George. He insists upon kissing Beatrice, who throws the contents of a wine glass into his face. During his absence from headquarters the plans of the Yorktown fortifications are stolen from his room by Beatrice's young brother, who is seriously wounded while escaping. After the British leave the home, Beatrice finds her brother and receives his dying command to deliver the plans to General Washington. Disguising herself in her brother's clothes, the young girl starts on her perilous undertaking. She is captured and brought before Major Fitzgerald, who recognizes her and demands the kiss she had refused him at her home. In desperation the girl seizes a heavy brass candlestick and knocks the Major senseless. She is about to escape through the window when Lieutenant Beresford intercepts her and demands the plans, which she reluctantly surrenders and the lieutenant aids her to escape. Upon regaining consciousness the Major sees the open window and the Lieutenant leaning from it, and draws his own conclusions. He threatens Beresford with court martial, but is killed by a stray bullet before he can execute his threat. Lieutenant Beresford is compelled to surrender to Washington and when Beatrice, who has found protection in Washington's camp, hears of Beresford being a prisoner of war she pleads for his pardon so effectively that General Washington cheerfully grants it and a happy reunion follows. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Dec 24, 1911
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Dec 24, 1911 (United States)

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