The Militant (1914)
Sir Arthur Braham and his wife have been happily married for about five years, during the last two of which, however, he has become so engrossed in political affairs that he has almost entirely neglected her. Wearying of the ordinary routine of society, the wife turns eagerly to the new cause, Woman Suffrage. Cecil Tudor, a professed believer in the cause and a political rival of Sir Arthur, has been trying to force his attentions upon Sir Arthur's wife. Cecil realizes that if he could make it appear that Sir Arthur is secretly in league with the militants he would defeat him at the polls. Sir Arthur has been bitter toward the women's cause and they fall easily into a plan to wreck his political career. The destruction of a series of warehouses is the first step in their plan. They aim to throw the city and country into a state of famine. Their next step is to kidnap Sir Arthur's child. This is done without the knowledge of his wife. The life of the child is threatened by Cecil unless Sir Arthur signs a certain bill advocating the Cause. When the wife discovers the loss of her child she turns against her allies and pleads for its return. They refuse, believing the Cause more important, and in order to push their purposes they make a prisoner of her. Sir Arthur, now aroused, turns Scotland Yard on the search. The baby is rescued, and, after many thrilling events, a reconciliation is brought about between husband and wife.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| William Robert Daly | Director |
| Calder Johnstone | Writer |
| Carl Laemmle | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| King Baggot | |
| Fritzi Brunette | |
| Glen White | |
| Katherine Lee |
