The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period (1909)
During the reign of Oliver Cromwell, Catholic worship is forbidden on pain of death. Three soldiers are arrested as Catholics and condemned to die. Cromwell decides to spare two of them and to determine which should die by chance. The guards bring the first child they meet. Whichever soldier she gives the 'death disc' to shall die. Cromwell is charmed by the girl and gives her his signet ring. By chance the child is the daughter of one of the soldiers and gives the death disc to her father, because she thinks it's pretty. The child is returned home to her mother, who learns of her husband's pending execution and of the power of the ring. She rushes to the place of execution and saves her husband by producing the ring.
Cast
- George Nichols - The Catholic
- Marion Leonard - The Catholic's Wife
- Edith Haldeman - The Catholic's Child
- Frank Powell - Oliver Cromwell
- James Kirkwood - Cromwell's Advisor
- Mack Sennett
Screenplay
- Frank E. Woods
- Mark Twain (Story)
Keywords
short film, ‘oliver cromwell’
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period about?
- During the reign of Oliver Cromwell, Catholic worship is forbidden on pain of death. Three soldiers are arrested as Catholics and condemned to die. Cromwell decides to spare two of them and to determine which should die by chance. The guards bring the first child they meet. Whichever soldier she gives the 'death disc' to shall die. Cromwell is charmed by the girl and gives her his signet ring. By chance the child is the daughter of one of the soldiers and gives the death disc to her father, because she thinks it's pretty. The child is returned home to her mother, who learns of her husband's pending execution and of the power of the ring. She rushes to the place of execution and saves her husband by producing the ring.
- Who directed The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period?
- The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period?
- The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period stars George Nichols, Marion Leonard, Edith Haldeman, Frank Powell, James Kirkwood, Mack Sennett.
- How long is The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period?
- The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period?
- The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period produced?
- The Death Disc: A Story of the Cromwellian Period was produced in United States of America.