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The King and the Man (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

The King and the Man (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

Terence O'Rourke undertakes to guard the King of a Balkan state against the machinations of Russian secret service agents. These agents, the Irish adventurer learns, are intent upon achieving their end, no matter what the cost. O Rourke, ...See moreTerence O'Rourke undertakes to guard the King of a Balkan state against the machinations of Russian secret service agents. These agents, the Irish adventurer learns, are intent upon achieving their end, no matter what the cost. O Rourke, however, is just as determined that if his trusty blade and automobile pistol are in working order they will not succeed. On his way to Tangiers he stops over for the night at Treneva, capital of Zeta on the Russian frontier. Zeta is ruled by King Aribet. King Aribet is in love with Princess Sophia of Zeta, but is unable to marry her because of the laws of his country, which forbid a King's marrying anyone unless they be of the royal blood of another country. O'Rourke receives a message from the Prime Minister of Zeta, telling him that there is a plot on foot to assassinate the King, or to force his abdication. The Russian secret service agents are at the bottom of the plot, as Russia desires Zeta in order to gain a foothold in the Mediterranean. O'Rourke is offered the commission of protecting the King and accepts. The King realizes that his marriage to the Princess cannot take place, and bids her farewell, leaving for his hunting lodge in the mountains to forget. The plotters against the throne hold their last meeting. Dietas, a loyal supporter of the King, tries to dissuade them from carrying out their plans, threatening to inform against them. They endeavor to make him prisoner, but although wounded, he makes his escape. He tells the Princess of the conspiracy, and she goes to warn the King. Tomavenis, of Russia's secret service, learns of her plans and attempts to prevent her from carrying them out. O'Rourke interferes and he and the Princess proceed on their way to warn the King. The Princess, at this meeting, notes the remarkable resemblance of O'Rourke to the King and comments upon it. They arrive at the Lodge and O'Rourke persuades King Aribet to take the ladies to a place of safety, while he delays pursuit. He puts on the King's clothes and turns out the lights to face the conspirators, who believe him to be the King. The deception is not discovered until the signing of the abdication. At this moment the King returns, and when the conspirators promise that they will allow him to leave the country in safety, he gives up all right to the throne and finds happiness in the love of Princess Sophia. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
J. Warren Kerrigan Terrence O'Rourke / King Aribet Terrence O'Rourke / King Aribet See fewer	Captain Blood (1924)
Edna Maison Princess Sophia of Zeta Princess Sophia of Zeta See fewer	Richelieu (1914)
George Periolat Prime Minister Adolph Chambret Prime Minister Adolph Chambret See fewer	The Red Lily (1924)
Dolly Ohnet Margot Margot See fewer	The Rise and Fall of McDoo (1913)
Ray Gallagher Danny Danny See fewer	The Prisoner's Story (1912)
G. Raymond Nye Tomavenis Tomavenis See fewer	Nine and Three-Fifths Seconds (1925)
Duke Worne Dietas Dietas See fewer	Scotty of the Scouts (1926)