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Turks and Troubles (1917)
Directed by Larry Semon
Overview
Hafed, a Turkish prince, imprisons an American girl and her father. The girl sends for Jim, who attempts a rescue. Jim is captured, but Hafed’s jealous wife helps them escape. When the initial escape fails, Jim returns in disguise as a dancing girl. He dances for Hafed, luring him into a private encounter where Jim’s identity is revealed. A fight leads Jim to take refuge in a tree. Surrounded by guards, Jim summons a warship. A shell from the warship blows up the tree, landing Jim safely on the battleship’s deck and securing his escape.
Length 14 minutes
Actors
Jimmy Aubrey | Eddie Dunn | Alice Mann | Larry Semon | Hughie Mack | Joe Rock | Dorothy Armstrong | Earl Montgomery