The Dangerous Maid

The Dangerous Maid
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Directed byVictor Heerman
Written byC. Gardner Sullivan
Based onBarbara Winslow, Rebel
by Elizabeth Ellis
Produced byJoseph Schenck
StarringConstance Talmadge
Conway Tearle
CinematographyGlen MacWilliams
Production
company
Joseph M. Schenck Productions
Distributed byAssociated First National Pictures
Release date
  • November 19, 1923 (1923-11-19)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

The Dangerous Maid is a 1923 American silent historical comedy-drama film produced and distributed by Joseph M. Schenck Productions and directed by Victor Heerman. Based upon the novel Barbara Winslow, Rebel by Elizabeth Ellis, it was distributed through Associated First National Pictures.[1]

Plot

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As described in a film magazine review,[2] the Duke of Monmouth's 1685 rebellion in England fails. Monmouth adherent Barbara Winslow disguises herself to lead his pursuers astray. She falls into the hands of the Royal troops. Later, she obtains documents compromising Judge George Jeffreys, and forces him to sign pardons for all involved.

Cast

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Preservation

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A print of The Dangerous Maid is preserved in the Library of Congress collection (not in FIAF).[3]

References

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  1. ^ The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: The Dangerous Maid
  2. ^ Pardy, George T. (December 22, 1923). "Feature Previews: The Dangerous Maid". Exhibitors Trade Review. 15 (4). New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation: 26. Retrieved May 4, 2022. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: The Dangerous Maid
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