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Warfare in the Skies

Warfare in the Skies

This two-part picture play, with Edith Story and Earle Williams playing the leads, is full of thrills and holds the attention of the audience from the beginning.

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Richard Lawrence, an Army Aviator, introduces his friend, Count Zurich, to Zenia, his father's beautiful ward. The Count becomes infatuated with the girl and determines to win her. General Lawrence, Richard's father, is ordered to prepare for war. as Prince Dureseign is gathering an army to overthrow the government. In a terrific battle, the forces of Dureseign are driven back. Zenia and Richard fall in love, he proposes and she accepts him. Dureseign's forces are greatly augmented in numbers, surround General Lawrence's army and the General sends his son in a fast aeroplane for reinforcements.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 August 1914

Country

United States of America

Cast

Earle Williams

Earle Williams

Richard Lawrence - the General's Son

Edith Storey

Edith Storey

Enia - the General's Ward

Anders Randolf

Anders Randolf

General Lawrence

Gaston Mervale

Gaston Mervale

Count Zurich

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