As the last strains of the beautiful tenor solo from Rigoletto were drowned in a round of the heartiest applause, so was the very popular singer, Barusco, almost hidden by the rush of ... See full summary
The Guilty Hand (1913) Online
As the last strains of the beautiful tenor solo from Rigoletto were drowned in a round of the heartiest applause, so was the very popular singer, Barusco, almost hidden by the rush of admirers who crowded about. The Baroness d'Esmont, at whose home the grand opera star was singing, seemed especially impressed and a moment later the singer and his hostess strolled out into the garden. But as they walked, in the shadows following them was the figure of a man. It was Viscount de la Mure, who had been invited by the Baroness herself. The night was beautiful. The Baroness, who remained on a bench in the grounds when Barusco returned to the house, was soon fast asleep. Suddenly out of the darkness comes a human form with a black hood concealing the features. Who is this person? The unfortunate woman, attacked by this villainous, masked person, fights back and finally after a terrific struggle manages to escape. Meanwhile in the drawing room, Baron d'Esmont and some of his guests and playing...
Original French title is undetermined.