Her Friend the Enemy (1907)
The news of an army advancing on the town, calls all the garrison out for its defense. A young and eager officer takes leave of his sweetheart who clings to him affectionately, and at the last possible moment releases him fearlessly but with much anxiety. The defenders going out to meet the enemy offer a stubborn resistance to the oncoming force. Driven back by numbers they are gradually compelled to retire to the town which is finally captured by the enemy. The victorious commander after his arduous toils, and suffering from many slight wounds, enters the house of the officer's sweetheart, where he decides to stay during the time he is in the place. The exquisite appearance of the lady more than pleases him and he settles down in an armchair and demands refreshment. She at first refuses, but seeing resistance is useless attends to him and prepares a meal. Alone with the conqueror she plays with a dagger and is tempted to take his life, but throws the weapon down in disgust The commander having refreshed himself and being attracted by the girl, endeavors to make love to her. He is interrupted by his guard, one of whom hands him a dispatch. As he is reading this communication the young lover enters the room and going across to his fiancée clasps her in his arms. At the general's orders weapons are immediately pointed at the rash man. The girl aware of her sweetheart's danger appeals to the officer for her dear one's life, disclosing in her plea her sincere love for him. Ordering the weapons to be put up the commander immediately writes out a pardon for the young man, and allows them to pass out through the guard. Turning as she reaches the door the girl speaks out her heartfelt thanks and gratitude to her friend the enemy.
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GenresCrime
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Lewin Fitzhamon | Director |
| Cecil M. Hepworth | Producer |
