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The Penalty of Treason (1916)
Short | 20 min | Short, Drama

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The Penalty of Treason (1916)

Short | 20 min | Short, Drama

Francesca, known as the prettiest girl in Caliente, is much in love with the violinist, Campi, and the two are betrothed. There comes through the town one day Captain Guido and several of his men. As the captain is passing down a street he...See moreFrancesca, known as the prettiest girl in Caliente, is much in love with the violinist, Campi, and the two are betrothed. There comes through the town one day Captain Guido and several of his men. As the captain is passing down a street he notices a couple of his men talking with a very pretty girl and determines to investigate. The two men leave and he makes love to the girl, who is none other than Francesca. But she resents it and slaps the When she tells Campi of the occurrence, he straightway seeks out the captain, intent upon avenging the insult. Campi is taken prisoner, and later when Francesca discovers his plight, she dons boys' clothes and acts as a servant to Guido, who with some of his men, is on the point of betraying the government. Finally through the efforts of the girl, Guido is made to suffer the penalty of his treason, together with his confederates, and the girl and her lover are once more happy. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Douglas Gerrard Campi Campi See fewer	Polly Put the Kettle On (1917)
Ruth Clifford Francesca Francesca See fewer	The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln (1924)
George Gebhardt Captain Guido Captain Guido See fewer	The Puppet Crown (1915)
Dave Kershaw Giovanni Giovanni See fewer	Puppy Love (1917)
Edward Clark General Solerna (as Ed Clark) General Solerna (as Ed Clark) See fewer	Sally in Our Alley (1927)
Wadsworth Harris The Priest The Priest See fewer	Graft (1915)
Charles Dorian Aide Aide See fewer	The Trail of '98 (1928)