Cardigan


1922

Film Details

Release Date
Feb 19, 1922
Premiere Information
not available
Distribution Company
American Releasing Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Cardigan by Robert William Chambers (New York, 1901).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6,788ft (7 reels)

Synopsis

In Johnstown, New York, two years before the American Revolution, young Michael Cardigan, an unwilling subject of King George III, falls in love with the English governor's ward, who is known as Silver Heels. At the outbreak of hostilities between the Colonists and the Indians, Michael is sent by Sir William to carry a peace message to the Cayugas but is intercepted by Britishers; he is saved from being burned at the stake by an Indian runner. In Lexington, Cardigan is admitted to the secret councils of the Minute Men, where he meets Patrick Henry, John Hancock, and Paul Revere and joins in the cause for liberty. Following the famous ride of Paul Revere, the Battles of Lexington and Concord prefigure the retreat of the Redcoats; Cardigan rescues his sweetheart from the advances of Captain Butler, then promises to return to her at the end of the war.

Film Details

Release Date
Feb 19, 1922
Premiere Information
not available
Distribution Company
American Releasing Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Cardigan by Robert William Chambers (New York, 1901).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6,788ft (7 reels)

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