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The Dangerous Maid
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Wikipedia article
'The Dangerous Maid' is a 1923 American silent historical comedy-drama film produced and distributed by Joseph M. Schenck Productions and directed by Victor Heerman. Based upon the novel 'Barbara Winslow, Rebel' by Elizabeth Ellis, it was distributed through Associated First National Pictures.[http://www.afil.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=3600 The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: 'The Dangerous Maid']
Plot
As described in a film magazine review, the Duke of Monmouth's 1685 rebellion in England fails. Monmouth adherent Barbara Winslow disguises herself to lead his pursuers astray. She falls into the hands of the Royal troops. Later, she obtains documents compromising Judge George Jeffreys, and forces him to sign pardons for all involved.
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Preservation
A print of 'The Dangerous Maid' is preserved in the Library of Congress collection (not in FIAF).[http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/loc.mbrs.sfdb.1612/default.html The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: 'The Dangerous Maid']
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