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  • Chopin's Nocturne (1913)
  • Short | 26 min | Short, Drama
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Chopin's Nocturne (1913)
Short | 26 min | Short, Drama
Count Henry de la Tour lives happily in his castle with his wife, Sylvia, and their adored little son, Alfred. The count is seeking the freedom of his country, which at the time of this story was under the domination of Austria. While in ...See moreCount Henry de la Tour lives happily in his castle with his wife, Sylvia, and their adored little son, Alfred. The count is seeking the freedom of his country, which at the time of this story was under the domination of Austria. While in consultation with some friends they are taken by surprise by the head of the police. Malavolta, and the count is successful in escaping the soldiers by taking refuge in a bush. Before leaving forever his country, an ardent desire sends him near his home for a last farewell to his wife and child. By means of a little shepherd lad named Jack, he dispatches a note to Sylvia, advising her that he would be in hiding in the park, and that during the night, when she sees that all is quiet and the police who were pursuing him had left the house for their quarters, she should play Chopin's Nocturne on the piano, which would be a signal that he could come to the castle. Unfortunately, on his way to deliver the note, Jack meets Sprangone, a miserly farmer, who is in an inn discussing with some friends the proclamation of the police, who promise a reward of $1,000 to whoever would give exact information regarding the count's whereabouts. Sprangone reads the note and then sends Jack on his way. Excusing himself from his companions the miser immediately takes himself to the police headquarters and advises Malavolta of what he has learned. The night at length arrives and Sylvia, having satisfied herself that all is in safety for the arrival of her husband, is seated near the piano, when she is surprised by a visit from Malavolta. Having cunningly cross-examined her, he seats himself at the piano, and with a venomous smile on his face, commences to play Chopin's Nocturne. Carefully he watches the Countess Sylvia as she stands beside him, faint with fear for her husband's safety. The count, hearing the long waited for melody, carefully comes out of his hiding place, and. with stealthy steps, makes for the castle. Sylvia, in the meantime, unseen by Malavolta, dispatches her little son, Alfred, to search for his father and warn him of the danger. He meets him, and together they are leaving the park when a pistol shot strikes little Alfred. Malavolta having vainly waited for the count's appearance, and fearing something was brewing, had given the alarm to his soldiers guarding the castle, and they go out in search of him. The little fellow, however, bravely bears his pains and manages to escape with his father. Not finding any trace of the refugee the soldiers give up the search and leave the grounds, thus giving the count and his brave little son a chance to join Sylvia. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Luigi Maggi
Producer
Arturo Ambrosio
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Updated Sep 25, 1913
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Oct 11, 1913 (United States)

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