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The Alcalde's Conspiracy (1912) Online
Original Title :
The Alcaldeu0027s Conspiracy
Genre :
Movie / Short / Drama
Year :
1912
Directror :
George Melford
Cast :
Carlyle Blackwell,Alice Joyce,Knute Rahm
Type :
Movie
Rating :
6.5/10
The Alcalde's Conspiracy (1912) Online

Basilio, the carpenter, is at work at his bench. Melitta, his sweetheart, is playing the guitar and singing. While the sweethearts are oblivious to occurrences about them, the Alcalde and his sister stop at the shop and ask for a drink of water. It is very apparent the Alcalde is much attracted to Melitta's charms, but in her eyes there is no one like Basilio. The Alcalde sends a note to Melitta, saying his sister is sick, and wants Melitta to come to her. Arriving at the house, Melitta finds she has been tricked. Grasping a sword she repulses the Alcalde's advances and effects her escape. A month later, to revenge himself on Melitta, the Alcalde schemes to connect Basilio with a pair of revolutionists, and is partially successful. The next day the Alcalde's plot is discovered and threatened with exposure. He obeys his sister's and the Padre's orders, confesses his guilt and apologizes to Basilio and Melitta.
Cast overview:
Carlyle Blackwell Carlyle Blackwell - Basilio
Alice Joyce Alice Joyce - Melitta
Knute Rahm Knute Rahm - The Alcalde
Jane Wolfe Jane Wolfe - His Sister


User reviews

Ericaz

Ericaz

Another Spanish regime picture in courtly costume and southern California backgrounds. It is interesting and was closely watched. The Alcalde (mayor) has taken a fancy to Militta, but is balked by the girl's cleverness and attempts to get her brother into trouble. This is his conspiracy. He fails. There is a Mephistopheles-like procurer, servant of the Alcalde in the picture and the role is very well acted, as are the roles of the Alcalde's sister and the monk. The heroine is just as pretty as usual; her acting very intelligent also. It is well pictured in pretty scenes and will make a desirable filler. - The Moving Picture World, February 24, 1912