The Dangerous Maid is a 1923 American silent

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produced and distributed by Joseph M. Schenck Productions and directed by

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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

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's 1685

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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

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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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References

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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 {{silent-comedy-drama-film-stub