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Ambushed
(1914) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: Francis X. Bushman [Frank Mitchell]
Essanay Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Released 22 August 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Young Frank Mitchell, who terms himself a modern man of law, is summoned to draw up the will of Lady Darnley, who wishes to leave her entire estate to her favorite niece, Mable, and nothing to Bothwell, her nephew, except in the event of Mable’s death, when he would inherit everything. Bothwell learns of the contents of the will and straightway plots to get Mable out of the way. He secures the assistance of Smith, a daring criminal, and the two take Mable by force to a deserted house, situated near a lake, just outside the city. Young Mitchell by accident hears of Mable’s plight, and plans to rescue her. He makes his way to the deserted house and overhears a plot to kill the heiress. The criminals finally set fire to the house and the young lawyer rescues Mable. They find a rowboat and attempt to make their way to an island. Mable sleeps in the hut all night while Mitchell keeps guard outside the door. The hero and heroine are pursued by the criminal nephew and his aids, but are outwitted by the young lawyer. Detectives who have obtained a clew to the missing heiress, with the assistance of Mitchell, finally round up the gang in the young lawyer’s office. Mitchell and Mable then discover they love each other and the drama comes to a happy conclusion.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 26 December 2024.
References: Tarbox-Lost p. 193 : Website-IMDb.
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