The Escape from the Tuileries

  • Rated 9.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1910
  • 13m
  • Drama

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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Director
Albert Capellani
Starring
Georges Grand, Gabrielle Robinne, Jeanne Brindeau, Sylvette Fillacier

Cast

  • Georges Grand

    Georges Grand

    Champcenetz

  • Gabrielle Robinne

    Grace Elliott

  • Jeanne Brindeau

    Jeanne Brindeau

  • Sylvette Fillacier

    Sylvette Fillacier

  • Cécile Didier

  • Paul Capellani

    Paul Capellani

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