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The Stars and Stripes Forever (1913)
Short | 30 min | Short, Drama

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The Stars and Stripes Forever (1913)

Short | 30 min | Short, Drama

Sepulveda leads a double existence. By day he is the trusted clerk to the General, commanding the American forces; by night be is the dreaded and unscrupulous leader of Manila's Secret Order of Filipinos. He has a valuable ally in Madame ...See moreSepulveda leads a double existence. By day he is the trusted clerk to the General, commanding the American forces; by night be is the dreaded and unscrupulous leader of Manila's Secret Order of Filipinos. He has a valuable ally in Madame Revier, with whom he keeps in close touch. Madam has a maid, Mestizo, who is one day approached and insulted by a drunken Filipino. Captain Smalley, of the American army, hears the scuffle and, interfering, rescues the girl and thereby earns her gratitude. One day General Wilson hands Sepulveda an order to typewrite, which is addressed to Smalley. It tells him to report to Colonel Ketchum, and of the Filipinos' plan to surprise the American trenches on the morrow. After the day's work, Sepulveda sends a note to the Filipino general, telling him that their plans are known and to hasten the attack. Smalley goes to a dance which is also attended by both Sepulveda and Madame Revier. They watch Smalley, who, in the course of the evening, receives the order from his general. Smalley prepares to go, although he dislikes leaving Madame, who has fascinated him. She feigns a slight sickness and persuades Smalley to at least see her borne. He agrees. Sepulveda follows. Smalley accepts her invitation to enter her home for a few moments; he is recognized by the maid. Sepulveda watches them from a mirror and when Smalley says be must go after he has had a proffered drink, Sepulveda drugs his wine and Smalley would drink it, but for the fact that he sees something peculiar about Madame's attitude with the mirror and takes the opportunity to look into it himself, when he is surprised to see the maid beckoning him not to drink the glass of wine. He feigns being affected by the heat and pretends to drink the wine. He follows this by feigning stupor. Sepulveda enters the room delighted with their ruse and ordering more wine be goes to the window and drops out some instructions to be taken to the Filipino forces. The maid, Mestizo, brings the wine and the man and woman lapse into unconsciousness, for the maid has drugged their wine in turn. She tells Smalley he is now safe, and he, after showing deep gratitude, hastens for the front. He arrives too late to save many of the trenches. He raises the main body of the defenders, however, and after a brisk fight the Filipino army is routed and dispersed. Sepulveda and Madame recover their senses and he accuses her of trapping him. He will not listen to her and she is dragged to the secret council where the news of the overwhelming defeat is brought to the engaged men. The maid follows her mistress and Sepulveda makes her go for help. She thinks of Smalley and goes to him when he is reporting his victory. He gets permission to take a body of men with him and breaks in upon the meeting as the brutes are branding Madame. From his prison Sepulveda manages to get a note to Smalley through one of his band. It purports to be from Madame Revier and asks him to call at once when she will give him news of the Filipino plans. Smalley tells the messenger that he will go to her and goes to her residence. As soon as Smalley is in the house, one of the secret society men throws a bomb and Madame is buried in the ruins. The maid manages to protect Smalley from a falling beam, while the girl loses her life. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Francis Ford Sepulveda Sepulveda See fewer	The Purple Mask (1916)
Grace Cunard Mme. Revier - the Spy Mme. Revier - the Spy See fewer	The Twins' Double (1914)
Alexander Gordon Actor Actor See fewer	The Stars and Stripes Forever (1913)
Victoria Forde Mestizo - the Maid Mestizo - the Maid See fewer	Young Wild West's Mexican Mix-Up (1912)