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In the Claws of the Vulture (1913)
Short | 20 min | Short, Adventure, Drama

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In the Claws of the Vulture (1913)

Short | 20 min | Short, Adventure, Drama

The Count of Liverac, a descendant of a very noble family has been so reduced in circumstances that he can only call his title and his good looks his own. During this critical period he receives a visit from a certain Mr. Griffard, a ...See moreThe Count of Liverac, a descendant of a very noble family has been so reduced in circumstances that he can only call his title and his good looks his own. During this critical period he receives a visit from a certain Mr. Griffard, a gentleman burglar by profession, who knowing well the count's financial difficulties makes him a proposition that if, by his aid, Liverac succeeds in marrying Fernanda, the young and beautiful daughter of a rich banker, he, Griffard is to receive $250,000. In a fit of depression, Liverac signs the paper, accepting the terms. Griffard immediately starts to work his schemes, and manages to have Fernanda's horse which she rides each morning doped. Consequently, there is a runaway, and Liverac, through his gallant rescue, becomes acquainted with Fernanda and her father. After a brief courtship the Count marries the banker's daughter. The honeymoon trip of the young couple is interrupted upon receipt of a telegram informing them that the old banker has been attacked with a mysterious illness, thus necessitating their immediate return. This is another part of Griffard's plan but Liverac is unaware of it. Little does he realize that this human bird of prey is cunningly waiting to seize his victim. The banker dies, and the count, who really loves Fernanda is very happy. Unfortunately, this is of short duration, for Griffard, thinking the time now ripe, pays him a visit demanding the money promised him. Liverac succeeds in ridding himself of his tormentor after promising to go to him the following day. He takes his wife to the home of some friends living in the country, but even there he is menaced by the claws of the vulture. At last he determines to secure the com promising papers from Griffard, and calling at his home he succeeds in doing so, but he is again outdone by his persecutor. Pushing a little button on his desk, Griffard informs his men in an adjourning room and when Liverac is about to leave, he is seized, securely bound, and locked in the cellar. He is then informed that within an hour his wife will no longer be in existence. Taking Liverac's car, Griffard and his men start for the country where Fernanda is staying. Meanwhile, the count vainly tries to loosen his bonds. At last he sees a lighted candle and burns the ropes which bind his hands. He also sets the house on fire, and is almost suffocated with smoke, when, with an almost superhuman effort, he at last breaks open the door and gets into the open air. Finding his automobile gone he has almost given up hope, when looking up to the heavens, he sees an aeroplane about to descend. Rushing to the spot, he promised the aviator $500 if he reaches the house before the auto All is now ready and they start on their journey. At first, there is no sight of the auto, but at last it appears a mere speck on the horizon. Little by little they gain on it until they are directly over it, and soon they leave it far behind. The count finally reaches his wife, and taking a revolver they go to a room in the cellar, where, with the doors barricaded, they await the arrival of Griffard and his band; they are not held in suspense long. The sound of fire arms alarms the police and they arrive at the scene Just in time. Griffard and his men are no more. Liverac, who has been wounded, recovers quickly under the loving care of his wife, and as the fairy story ended, they lived happily ever after. Written by Press Sheet from Library of Congress See less

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