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Love or a Throne (1913)
Short | Short, Drama

Love or a Throne (1913)

Short | Short, Drama

In a remote part of southern Germany there is a little kingdom, Rurania, which, in its small sphere, embraces all the political intrigues and sorrows of a larger kingdom. The monarch, Freiderich, old and weak, has two sons, the Crown ...See moreIn a remote part of southern Germany there is a little kingdom, Rurania, which, in its small sphere, embraces all the political intrigues and sorrows of a larger kingdom. The monarch, Freiderich, old and weak, has two sons, the Crown Prince Wilhelm, and Albert. The king is a tool of his ministers and the early accession of Wilhelm is feared by them because of his evident strength and power. The Crown Prince, under an assumed name, has met the opera singer, Olga, and fallen in love with her. She, unaware of his true identity, has responded. While the young man remains in the distant city with his sweetheart the old king dies. The prince realizes his responsibilities, but at the same time knows that it means separation from the woman he loves. He decides to decline the throne. Olga, at the time that the prime minister pleads with him not to commit the sacrifice, discovers the prince's identity and she, too, pleads with him to return. In the meantime, seeing their hopes blighted in Wilhelm's accession, the conspirators plan to assassinate him and allow the younger brother to ascend. Wilhelm consents to go to the palace and becomes king, but only for a day. After his departure the prime minister pleads with Olga to give him up. After a bitter struggle within, she consents. She instructs the minister to bring the king to the café, which is close to the fortifications, the following evening. This is also the same evening on which the young king is to be assassinated. The man whom she chooses as her pretended lover, to disgrace herself in the eyes of the king, is the man who carries in his gloves a small piece of paper with instructions written to "Strike the king at midnight." The king arrives; he sees the woman he loves and respects in the arms of a young officer. He renounces her. She feigns drunkenness. The scene is taken to her apartments, where the king's terrible denunciation leaves her unconscious on the floor of her room. Midnight draws near and the girl lies on the floor. In the library of the palace sits the young king. Outside the conspirators await. Olga awakens and observes the paper on the floor left by the officer when he withdrew his glove. She reads and realizes what it means. Noting the time, she rushes from the house. The conspirator, revolver in hand, conceals himself behind the curtains in the library, awaiting the signal. Olga enters, sees the man behind the curtains and is afraid to speak. She slowly creeps forward as the king is quietly reading, she throws herself into the curtains and grapples with the man. A shot rings out, but misses its mark. There is a tremendous scene; the conspirators are placed under arrest. The minister tells the king why Olga assumed drunkenness and he determines to forsake all and go with her. The picture closes with the faithful minister on his knees to the new king, Albert, saying, "The king is dead, long live the king." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
William E. Shay The Heir Apparent (as William Shay) The Heir Apparent (as William Shay) See fewer	Robespierre (1913)
Leah Baird Marianne - an Opera Singer Marianne - an Opera Singer See fewer	Don't Doubt Your Wife (1922)
Carl Schroeder The Heir's Younger Brother The Heir's Younger Brother See fewer	The Story of David Greig (1913)
Kurt Adler The Prime Minister The Prime Minister See fewer	Love or a Throne (1913)
Edward St. John Brenon The Old Monarch (as Mr. Brenon) The Old Monarch (as Mr. Brenon) See fewer	Love or a Throne (1913)
George Edwardes-Hall Actor Actor See fewer	Nobody's Child (1919)
W. Calvo Actor Actor See fewer	Love or a Throne (1913)
Mr. Liebman Actor Actor See fewer	Love or a Throne (1913)

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