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Treason

Treason

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 14, 1917

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Drama, War

Original Title

Treason

Production Companies

Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Bluebird Photoplays

Director

Allen Holubar

Description

The enemy's success in smuggling a spy through the lines places the Stratiria armies in a dangerous position. The spy is intercepted and killed by Pettrus Baariot, the telegraph operator, who then succeeds in sending a message that saves the Stratiria forces from defeat. For his heroism, Pettrus is promised a promotion, but after his recovery from his severe wounds, he is humiliated through the treachery of Danick Rysson, a government official who desires to marry Floria Natarre, Pettrus' beloved. Bitter, Pettrus listens to the overtures of one of the enemy and steals the new telegraph code.