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  • A Prisoner of Mexico (1911)
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A Prisoner of Mexico (1911)
Short | Short, Adventure, War
When the Mexican Revolution broke out Paul Mason's sympathies for the insurgents led him to volunteer his services in assisting their cause. Gathering a number of adventurous young Americans, he took leave of Ethel Davis, his sweetheart, ...See moreWhen the Mexican Revolution broke out Paul Mason's sympathies for the insurgents led him to volunteer his services in assisting their cause. Gathering a number of adventurous young Americans, he took leave of Ethel Davis, his sweetheart, and started for Mexico. A few days after Paul's departure Ethel meets with a peculiar accident. As she walks past the railroad yards in her San Diego home, her pet dog becomes attracted by something within an open box car, which he proceeds to investigate. Ethel follows her pet, but no sooner enters the car than the door is closed by a railroad employee, who knows nothing of what has taken place. The train is made up and starts on its journey with Ethel a prisoner within the closed box car. Twelve hours later the train halts at a small town in the Mexican interior where Federal soldiers are quartered. In passing the train a soldier hears a cry within one of the cars. The door is opened and Ethel, weak and exhausted from her imprisonment, is lifted to the ground. She begs to he returned home, but General Alvarez explains that the insurgents have control of the railroad line. Ethel is placed in care of the wife of the Federal jailer. Just at this time the insurgents' pack train starts out to carry supplies to a besieged town nearby. Paul gathers his men and escorts the train. A troop of Federals discover the party and overtake them after a sharp fight. Paul is led away a prisoner. At the jail be is recognized by Ethel, who effects his escape. The two fugitives are discovered and followed by the Federals, whose rifle shots are heard by the insurgents. The insurgents come to the rescue of the two Americans and put their pursuers to rout. The end of hostilities enables Paul to conduct Ethel to their American home. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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George Melford
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Updated Oct 23, 1911
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Oct 23, 1911 (United States)

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Carlyle Blackwell
Paul Mason (unconfirmed) Paul Mason (unconfirmed)   See fewer
The Ocean Waif (1916)
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Alice Joyce
Ethel Davis Ethel Davis   See fewer
Beau Geste (1926)
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