The Seal of the Church (1910)

"A senorita. With whom two young matadors, Jose and Pepe, are in love, tries in keep both on the string. She lends each to believe that he is the chosen one, creating a strong jealousy between them. Pepe calls to see the girl and she receives him with a show of great affection and preferment. While they are courting, a caballero, friendly to the other lover, Jose, tells him of the girl's duplicity. In a rage he goes to his inamorata and, demanding an explanation, accuses her of harboring his rival in the house. She cajoles him, and playfully stealing his dagger from him without his knowing it, endeavors to hold his attention by caresses as Pepe tries to make his escape. Unfortunately he is seen and pursued by the enraged Jose, who, coming up with him as he seeks the protection of a priest busy pruning trees in the grounds of the monastery, engages in a terrible struggle in which the priest Is powerless to interfere." - Moving Picture World synopsis excerpt

Director: William F. Haddock
Genre: Drama, Western
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: G. Méliès
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Seal of the Church about?
"A senorita. With whom two young matadors, Jose and Pepe, are in love, tries in keep both on the string. She lends each to believe that he is the chosen one, creating a strong jealousy between them. Pepe calls to see the girl and she receives him with a show of great affection and preferment. While they are courting, a caballero, friendly to the other lover, Jose, tells him of the girl's duplicity. In a rage he goes to his inamorata and, demanding an explanation, accuses her of harboring his rival in the house. She cajoles him, and playfully stealing his dagger from him without his knowing it, endeavors to hold his attention by caresses as Pepe tries to make his escape. Unfortunately he is seen and pursued by the enraged Jose, who, coming up with him as he seeks the protection of a priest busy pruning trees in the grounds of the monastery, engages in a terrible struggle in which the priest Is powerless to interfere." - Moving Picture World synopsis excerpt
Who directed The Seal of the Church?
The Seal of the Church was directed by William F. Haddock.
Who stars in The Seal of the Church?
The Seal of the Church stars Francis Ford, Edith Storey, William Clifford.
How long is The Seal of the Church?
The Seal of the Church has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Seal of the Church?
The Seal of the Church is a Drama, Western film.
Where was The Seal of the Church produced?
The Seal of the Church was produced in United States of America.