The Cardinal's Conspiracy
Synopsis
A royal woman rejects her arranged marriage. The cardinal hatches a plan: the suitor will shave and change clothes. He arranges with 4 clowns to stage an attack on the princess which he easily repels. It works; the princess falls for him, especially when the cardinal arranges his arrest.
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The Cardinal's Conspiracy (1909)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-16
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Frank Powell
A Visiting Nobleman
Florence Lawrence
The Princess
Mary Pickford
A Disguised Servant
Charles Avery
A Member of the Court
Kate Bruce
John R. Cumpson
Comic Cutthroat/A Member of the Court
Arthur V. Johnson
Comic Cutthroat
Owen Moore
A Member of the Court
Barry O'Moore
The King
Mack Sennett
Comic Cutthroat
James Kirkwood
The Cardinal
Linda Arvidson
Edwin August
Thomas H. Ince
Rose King
A Member of the Court
Anthony O'Sullivan
Comic Cutthroat
Lottie Pickford
Princess Angela's Servant
Billy Quirk
The Barber / A Member of the Court
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Cardinal's Conspiracy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Cardinal's Conspiracy about?
A royal woman rejects her arranged marriage. The cardinal hatches a plan: the suitor will shave and change clothes. He arranges with 4 clowns to stage an attack on the princess which he easily repels. It works; the princess falls for him, especially when the cardinal arranges his arrest.
Who directed The Cardinal's Conspiracy?
The Cardinal's Conspiracy was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Cardinal's Conspiracy?
The principal cast of The Cardinal's Conspiracy includes Frank Powell, Florence Lawrence, Mary Pickford, Charles Avery, Kate Bruce.
When was The Cardinal's Conspiracy released and how long is it?
The Cardinal's Conspiracy was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cardinal's Conspiracy?
The Cardinal's Conspiracy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).