| The Woman the Germans Shot | |
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| Directed by | John G. Adolfi |
| Written by | Anthony Paul Kelly |
| Produced by | Joseph L. Plunkett Frank J. Carroll |
| Starring | Julia Arthur |
| Cinematography | Max Schneider (aka M. Snyder) |
| Distributed by | Selznick Pictures / Select Pictures |
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Running time | 6reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (Englishintertitles) |
The Woman the Germans Shot, also known asThe Cavell Case, is a 1918 Americansilentwar biographical film based on the life and career of NurseEdith Cavell. It was directed byJohn G. Adolfi and starred stage starJulia Arthur in her screen debut. It was released the month beforeWorld War I ended.
As described in afilm magazine,[1] Edith Cavell (Arthur) is beloved by George Brooks (Brooks), but decides to follow the dictates of her conscious and nurse the sick and suffering. George goes to war. Years later they meet again, he now a blinded middle-aged man with a fine young son Frank (Hale) who is in love with a beautiful girl. For old times sake Edith becomes George's nurse when a delicate operation is performed that restores his sight. World War I breaks out and she returns to Belgium where she teaches other nurses. After the Germans take possession of the hospital and throw the British soldiers in the foul cellar, Edith often slips down there to dress their wounds. She is discovered and abused by the Germans. They have her watched, but in spite of them finds young Frank Brooks there and helps him escape, sending her message for all England to fight. She is arrested, tried, and, despite the efforts of civilized nations to save her, executed. Her shooting helps raise an army that will fight to prevent similar atrocities.
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