Four Feathers

Four Feathers

A FILMIZATION OF THE GREATEST ENGLISH AUTHOR'S MOST IMPRESSIVE WORK

1915 · 50 min · Drama

A British army officer refuses to avenge the death of a general who was murdered years earlier. He is awarded three feathers by his officers. When his fiancée fails to defend his stance, he plucks a feather from her fan. He proves his courage by rescuing his comrades in dangerous and life-threatening situations. Later he returns each feather as proof of his redemption and courage.

Directed by J. Searle Dawley

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