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  • The Spitfire (1914)
  • Comedy, Drama
The Spitfire (1914)
Comedy, Drama

Bruce Morson, a young American, returning from travels in Egypt, is robbed of some valuable jewels in a London hotel, and chases the thieves to the yacht, "Spitfire," at Calais, which the crooks have boarded and taken command of under ...See moreBruce Morson, a young American, returning from travels in Egypt, is robbed of some valuable jewels in a London hotel, and chases the thieves to the yacht, "Spitfire," at Calais, which the crooks have boarded and taken command of under forged orders from its owner, Marcus Girard, who is in London. The yacht is just about to sail out of port, but by a ruse, Morson manages to get aboard, and promptly falls in love with Girard's pretty daughter Valda, who is also a "spitfire." The crooks tell Valda her father is a smuggler, show her the jewels they have stolen, and convince her they are guarding them for her father, and that Morson is a custom officer, spying upon her in order to trap Girard. Valda indignantly turns upon the helpless Morson, orders him into seaman's costume, and compels him to work his passage to New York, On the homeward voyage, Morson undergoes many ordeals, both humorous and dramatic, and is even finally accused of the theft of his own property, before the final denouement, which shows the burning of the yacht and the heroic rescue of Valda by Morson, who is at last able to right himself, baffle the thieves, and win the woman he loves. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Directors
Edwin S. Porter (as Edwin Stanton Porter) | Frederick A. Thomson (as Frederick Thomson)
Writer
Edward Peple (play)
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Jun 20, 1914 (United States)

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8 cast members
Name Known for
Carlyle Blackwell
Bruce Morson Bruce Morson   See fewer
Violet Mersereau
Valda Girard Valda Girard   See fewer
Lionel Adams
James Ormond James Ormond   See fewer
William R. Dunn
Beasley Beasley   See fewer
Redfield Clarke
Marcus Girard (as Redfield Clark) Marcus Girard (as Redfield Clark)   See fewer
June Dale
Cousin Polly Cousin Polly   See fewer
Lois Arnold
Aunt Mary Aunt Mary   See fewer
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