Wolfe or the Conquest of Quebec (1914)
Overview
General Wolfe, appointed commander of the expedition against Quebec, comes to bid his mother goodbye. Before sailing, the general calls upon his sweetheart, Katherine Lowther. She presents him with a locket containing a miniature of herself. Wolfe places the jewel on a chain about his neck. Mignon Mars and her brother, Hubert, of a Canadian family, are captured by a body of men attached to the Royal Americans. Lieutenant Arleigh, the officer in charge, secures their release. Mignon loses her heart to the young officer. General Montcalm arrives at Quebec and takes command of the French forces.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.876 |
Directed By
Kenean Buel
Crew
Kenean Buel
TOP CAST
Guy Coombs
General James Wolfe
Helen Lindroth
Wolfe's Mother
Alice Hollister
Katherine Lowther
Jere Austin
Lt. Arleigh of the Royald Americans
Arthur Donaldson
Marquis de Montcalm
Anna Q. Nilsson
Mignon Mars
Harold A. Livingston
Hubert Mars
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