The Dangerous Maid is a 1923 American
silent historical
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comedy-drama film
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produced and distributed by
Joseph M. Schenck Productions and directed by
Victor Heerman
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. Based upon the novel ''Barbara Winslow, Rebel'' by
Elizabeth Ellis, it was distributed through
Associated First National Pictures.
Plot
As described in a film magazine review, the
Duke of Monmouth
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's 1685
rebellion
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in England fails. Monmouth adherent Barbara Winslow disguises herself to lead his pursuers astray. She falls into the hands of the Royal troops. Later, she obtains documents compromising Judge George Jeffreys, and forces him to sign pardons for all involved.
Cast
Preservation
A print of ''The Dangerous Maid'' is preserved in the
Library of Congress
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collection (not in
FIAF).
The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''The Dangerous Maid''
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1923 films
American silent feature films
First National Pictures films
Films set in the 1680s
American black-and-white films
1920s historical comedy-drama films
American historical comedy-drama films
Films set in England
1923 comedy films
1923 drama films
Films directed by Victor Heerman
1920s American films
1920s English-language films
Silent American comedy-drama films
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