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The Escape from the Tuileries

The Escape from the Tuileries

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Drama

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The Count of Champcenetz is governor of the Palace of the Tuileries. His mistress Grace Elliott, a young widow, begs him not to go the Palace where he must defend King Louis XVI, who is threatened by the Revolution. After a few hours fight, in spite of the Count's best efforts, the crowd captures the King, the Queen, their children and their are taken to the prison of the Temple. Champcenetz, wounded, escapes and, disguised as a sans-culotte, walks back to Mrs. Elliott's. He leaves out of the country with her and marries her.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 July 1910

Country

France

Cast

Georges Grand

Georges Grand

Champcenetz

Gabrielle Robinne

Gabrielle Robinne

Grace Elliott

Jeanne Brindeau

Jeanne Brindeau

Sylvette Fillacier

Sylvette Fillacier

Cécile Didier

Cécile Didier

Paul Capellani

Paul Capellani

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