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Prisoners of War (1913)
Short | Drama, Short, War

Prisoners of War (1913)

Short | Drama, Short, War

Robert Vigron is an old veteran of the Civil War. He is broken in health and lives in abject poverty. Vigron has repeatedly applied for a pension, but in each case the Government has refused to grant his petition, stating that his war ...See moreRobert Vigron is an old veteran of the Civil War. He is broken in health and lives in abject poverty. Vigron has repeatedly applied for a pension, but in each case the Government has refused to grant his petition, stating that his war record shows that he was, or is believed to have been, instrumental in the escape of a notorious Confederate spy. Congressman Howan and his daughter, Alice, visit near the homestead of the old veteran and the latter, with inborn gallantry and despite his age, risks his life in the rescue of the girl from a perilous situation. Alice, in gratitude, visits the old man, shows herself interested in his circumstances and induces him to tell her of his life and the reason why he is so destitute and neglected by the government whom he has served on the field of honor. It is then that the veteran tells his story. We see two staunch friends become estranged when war is declared. Later, for old time's sake, Vigron is liberated by Edwin Worth when his execution has been ordered. There comes a time when Vigron is able to repay the debt and he does not fail. It is this action which stands as a stigma in his war record. Alice is deeply touched by her old friend's narrative and interests her father in Vigron's behalf. As a result, the Congressman argues the case before the Committee and secures a pension for the worthy man. Alice has the supreme pleasure of bringing Vigron comfort and happiness for the rest of his days. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Robert G. Vignola Robert Vigron - the Old Veteran Robert Vigron - the Old Veteran See fewer	Broken Dreams (1933)
Henry Hallam Frederick Howan - the Congressman Frederick Howan - the Congressman See fewer	The Evil Thereof (1916)
Miriam Cooper Alice Cowan - the Congressman's Daughter (as Marian Cooper) Alice Cowan - the Congressman's Daughter (as Marian Cooper) See fewer	The Birth of a Nation (1915)
James Vincent Edwin Worth - a Confederate Soldier Edwin Worth - a Confederate Soldier See fewer	Such Is Life (1931)
Anna Q. Nilsson Mrs. Edwin Worth Mrs. Edwin Worth See fewer	Sunset Boulevard (1950)