Stolen Glory

Stolen Glory

1912 · 13 min · ★ 5.2 · Comedy

Veteran Warner and old gardener Burns vie for the hand of Widow Simpson, and the gardener steals the former's uniform and joins in the ranks of a parade, pursued by his rival. Utilizes footage shot during a Thomas Ince battle production at Inceville, the Grand Army of the Republic parade in downtown Los Angeles which commenced at 9:30am PST on September 11, 1912 (including starting area at 5th and Los Angeles and viewing stands near finish by Courthouse at Broadway and Temple), and other G.A.R. festivities at the National Soldiers' Home at Sawtelle in Los Angeles.

Directed by Mack Sennett

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Ford Sterling Captain Warner
Fred Mace Gardener Burns
Alice Davenport Widow Simpson
Charles Avery soldier
Victoria Forde girl in box
Frank Opperman old soldier

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