Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
Synopsis
This play is enacted during the stormy days when Robert Emmett tried vainly to free Ireland. Con Daly loves Nora Doyle, who lives with her mother in a little cottage amid the hills and dales of old Erin. In a cave nearby the men who would free Ireland are making arms and ammunition. Robert Emmett visits them, and then goes into the enemy's camp disguised as a flute player, and returns safely. The constabulary visits a family and a riot starts, and as a result Major Kirk is shot. Desperately wounded, he is taken to the home of Mrs. Doyle. Nora and Con nurse him back to health.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Olcott
- Original Title
- Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Olcott
Sidney Olcott
Sidney Olcott
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Olcott
Writer
Sidney Olcott
Producer
Sidney Olcott
Director
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What is Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr about?
This play is enacted during the stormy days when Robert Emmett tried vainly to free Ireland. Con Daly loves Nora Doyle, who lives with her mother in a little cottage amid the hills and dales of old Erin. In a cave nearby the men who would free Ireland are making arms and ammunition. Robert Emmett visits them, and then goes into the enemy's camp disguised as a flute player, and returns safely. The constabulary visits a family and a riot starts, and as a result Major Kirk is shot. Desperately wounded, he is taken to the home of Mrs. Doyle. Nora and Con nurse him back to health.
Who directed Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr?
Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr was directed by Sidney Olcott.
Who stars in Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr?
The principal cast of Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr includes Valentine Grant, Sidney Olcott, Laurene Santley, P. H. O'Malley, Jack Melville.
When was Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr released and how long is it?
Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 37m.