A Queen for a Day (1912)
The black savages in the wilds of Africa should he taught a religion so Deacon Jones claims, and, being a missionary, he starts for Africa with his daughter and her fat, colored maid. On the same ship is a party of young men bound for the same spot on a hunting expedition. One of the young men falls in love with the missionary's daughter, and she with him, but their courtship is broken off abruptly when they reach the shores of their destination. In a lonely pass the missionary, his daughter, and maid are captured by a band of Zulus, and are taken to the camp before their chief. The latter falls in love with the colored maid and compels her to become Queen of the Zulus. While the ceremonies are in progress the young suitor is brought in a captive. After a brief council the Zulus determine to put the white captive to death. The new Queen signifies her desire to he executioner. This is granted by the chief. She manages by a clever ruse to lead the captives uninjured to freedom. Their escape is soon discovered by the Zulus, who pursue them and almost recapture them. After several hairsbreadth escapes, they arrive safely at the mission, where a miniature battle occurs and the Zulus are put to flight.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| C.J. Williams | Director |
| Mark Swan | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| William Wadsworth | |
| Bessie Learn | |
| Louise Sydmeth | |
| Arthur Housman |
