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The Test of Womanhood (1917)
Akkadia is a country overrun by its militant neighbor, Turania. Marie, a young Akkadian governess, and Carl, an officer of the Turanian army, love each other in spite of loyalty to their respective countries. Marie is a martyr to the ...See moreAkkadia is a country overrun by its militant neighbor, Turania. Marie, a young Akkadian governess, and Carl, an officer of the Turanian army, love each other in spite of loyalty to their respective countries. Marie is a martyr to the ideals of womanhood and even faces an ignominious end to protect her gallant lover and enemy. After being attacked by a stranger, Marie comes to her senses to find her brother-in-law dead at her feet. Her sweetheart, a brother of the murdered man, turns against her and she is denounced and discredited. To save her good name, Carl marries her. This brings trouble to Carl, who is court-martialed, and to Marie, who faces death for murder. However, everything ends satisfactorily. See less
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C. Lang Cobb Jr. (scenario) | Paul M. Potter (play "The Conquerors")
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Updated Apr 30, 1917
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Apr 1917 (United States)

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