The Higher Law (1914)
The youthful monarch, Edward IV of England, is treacherously advised by Sir Stephen Fitz Allen, who is the King's boon companion, in favor of turning down the offer of Louis XI to cease the controversy that has been pending so long. The King, Edward IV, follows the advice of his companion and the French messenger meets with an insult, returning to the French court in a quandary. The old roue, remembering through a vision his scene with Villon in the dungeon, sends for the Poet Laureate to solve the riddle. Villon suggests that it might not be a bad idea to remove Sir Stephen, thereby causing the weakling, Edward IV, to fall into his hands. Louis XI considers the advice good and orders Villon to proceed to England and to move against Sir Stephen. Sir Haco Hubba, long tired of the strife and bloodshed, has shut himself up in Castle Lyme, where he dwells in peace with an only daughter, the Lady Eleyne. Villon learns of Sir Haco, begs an interview, and is invited to call at Lyme Castle. Villon accepts. Here he impresses upon the mind of Sir Haco the fact that it is better that one perish, than that the lives of countless thousands be sacrificed. Sir Haco agrees, but can see no way whereby the wily Sir Stephen can be induced to enter a trap. The Lady Eleyne enters and Villon informs Sir Haco that his beautiful daughter is the bait whereby to catch the fish. Eleyne's scruples are overcome and she agrees to go to court and there ensnare Sir Stephen. The action follows and Sir Stephen, now madly in love with Eleyne, follows her to Castle Lyme. Villon is on the watch, and catching Sir Stephen prowling about the castle halls, summons Sir Haco's men-at-arms, who quickly dispatch Sir Stephen, whereupon Villon returns to Louis' court and acquaints his master with the success of the expedition.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Giblyn | Director |
| George Bronson Howard | Writer |
| Harry G. Stafford | Writer |
| Joseph De Grasse | Producer |
| Lee Bartholomew | Cinematographer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Murdock MacQuarrie | |
| Pauline Bush | |
| Doc Crane | |
| Lon Chaney |
