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A story pictured as happening forty years after the Revolution. The opening scene introduces as old beggar who, in a tavern, tells how, with the help of another man, he once saved Washington's life. This leads to his finding an old friend. The last scene, where the old beggar finds the friend and protector, is much more dramatic than is the tale of how the Hessians were scared away when at the point of capturing the Commander-in-Chief, The photography is clear, but lacks quality. The offering will be helped greatly by a drum and fife, well played. Bannister Merwin is the author of the script, which was produced by Walter Edwin. The beggar is Marc MacDermott; Charles Ogle is Washington; Bigelow Cooper is the lad who helped scare the Hessians, and also the new-found friend. Richard Ridgely is the traitorous farm hand who carried the news to the Hessians. - The Moving Picture World, March 29, 1913