Plot Summary

Karl Breitman, obsessed with the notion that he is a descendant of Napoleon, is driven to restore the monarchy in France. To accomplish this, he courts Hedda Gobert, who, he has learned, possesses Napoleon's papers. Upon winning Hedda, Breitman steals the documents, which lead him to America and the home of Admiral Killigrew where, the papers allege, the emperor's hidden wealth resides.

Movie Details

Original Title
A Splendid Hazard
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Henry B. Walthall as Karl Breitman

Henry B. Walthall

Karl Breitman

Rosemary Theby as Hedda Gobert

Rosemary Theby

Hedda Gobert

Norman Kerry as John Fitzgerald

Norman Kerry

John Fitzgerald

Ann Forrest as Laura Killigrew

Ann Forrest

Laura Killigrew

Hardee Kirkland as Adm. Killegrew

Hardee Kirkland

Adm. Killegrew

Thomas Jefferson as Dr. Ferraud

Thomas Jefferson

Dr. Ferraud

Philo McCullough as Arthur Cathewe

Philo McCullough

Arthur Cathewe

J. Jiquel Lanoe as Pierre Picard

J. Jiquel Lanoe

Pierre Picard

Joseph J. Dowling as French emigré

Joseph J. Dowling

French emigré

Production Companies

Mayflower Photoplay Company