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The Warmakers (1913)
Short | Drama, Short

The Warmakers (1913)

Short | Drama, Short

The Russian ambassador receives a cablegram from his government commanding him to secure the American war plans. Russia being allied to the opposing nation. The ambassador gives a dinner to the diplomats to which Johnston, Secretary of the...See moreThe Russian ambassador receives a cablegram from his government commanding him to secure the American war plans. Russia being allied to the opposing nation. The ambassador gives a dinner to the diplomats to which Johnston, Secretary of the Navy, and Calhoun. Secretary of War, are invited. Through a forged letter, supposed to come from Johnson, Calhoun is requested to bring the army and navy plans to the dinner. The ambassador enlists the aid of three spies: Rosa, a beautiful Russian woman, Toltoy, an exiled scientist, and Beris, a young assistant in the embassy. Toltoy mixes a secret potion which he calls "The Sleeping Death." At the dinner, from which Johnston is forcibly detained, so as to prevent the truth of the forged letter being known, Beris pours "The Sleeping Death" into the wine, and when the guests drink it they are overcome by its stupefying power and fall senseless on the tables. The ambassador takes the papers from Calhoun and copies them. After replacing them he drinks a glass of the drugged wine and is lost in deep sleep. The guests revive, and when Johnston rushes in Calhoun learns the truth about the letter. He is sore that the plans have been copied when he sees a tell-tale ink-spot upon them. Through the Secret Service Department the ambassador's spies are searched, but to no avail. It is only when they learn that Rosa is sailing for Europe that they are convinced of the whereabouts of the papers. Isabel, Calhoun's wife, knowing Rosa, volunteers to sail on the same ship. She does so and shares her stateroom with Rosa, the spy. She searches through all of her clothing for evidence of her treachery, and has almost given up in despair when a false alarm of danger is raised. The passengers dash for the life-boats and Rosa grabs up a pair of slippers, which seems to be all she is to save. Isabel later cuts open the soles of the slippers and discovers the papers. Rosa pleads pitifully for mercy. Isabel has not the heart to hand her over to the authorities. She burns the papers and sends a wireless to her husband, who is joyous over the good news. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Maurice Costello Calhoun - Under Secretary of War Calhoun - Under Secretary of War See fewer	The Man Who Couldn't Beat God (1915)
Mary Charleson Isabel - Calhoun's Wife Isabel - Calhoun's Wife See fewer	The Silent Accuser (1915)
Charles Kent Johnston - Under Secretary of the Navy Johnston - Under Secretary of the Navy See fewer	As You Like It (1912)
Brinsley Shaw Actor Actor See fewer	Arsene Lupin (1917)
Julia Swayne Gordon Rosa - the Russian Spy Rosa - the Russian Spy See fewer	My Lady's Slipper (1916)
Robert Gaillard Actor Actor See fewer	The Golden Pathway (1913)
Howard Missimer Actor Actor See fewer	A Mistaken Calling (1912)
Mae Costello Actress (as Georgia Maurice) Actress (as Georgia Maurice) See fewer	Diamond Cut Diamond (I) (1912)