The Cardinal’s Conspiracy (1909): Cast
The Cardinal’s Conspiracy is a 1909 short drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring James Kirkwood as The Cardinal, Owen Moore and Mack Sennett. It runs 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Biograph Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cardinal’s Conspiracy About?
The premise of The Cardinal’s Conspiracy without spoilers.
When a princess refuses an arranged marriage, a scheming cardinal devises a deception. He forces the suitor to shave and disguise himself, then hires four clowns to stage a fake assault on the princess, which the suitor easily defeats. The ruse wins the princess’s heart, especially after the cardinal arranges the suitor’s arrest.
The Cardinal’s Conspiracy Cast & Characters
James Kirkwood leads the cast as The Cardinal, with Owen Moore as A Member of the Court and Mack Sennett as Comic Cutthroat. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- James Kirkwood as The Cardinal
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Owen Moore as A Member of the Court - Mack Sennett as Comic Cutthroat
- Mary Pickford as A Disguised Servant
Also Starring in The Cardinal’s Conspiracy
· 15 more- Arthur V. Johnson Comic Cutthroat
- Florence Lawrence The Princess
- Anthony O'Sullivan Comic Cutthroat
- Kate Bruce
- Billy Quirk The Barber / A Member of the Court
- Charles Avery A Member of the Court
- John R. Cumpson Comic Cutthroat/A Member of the Court
- Frank Powell A Visiting Nobleman
- Linda Arvidson
- Lottie Pickford Princess Angela's Servant
- Harry Solter
- Edwin August
- Barry O'Moore The King
- Thomas H. Ince
- Rose King A Member of the Court
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
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The Cardinal’s Conspiracy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cardinal’s Conspiracy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cardinal’s Conspiracy?
The Cardinal’s Conspiracy runs 16 minutes.
When was The Cardinal’s Conspiracy released?
The Cardinal’s Conspiracy was released on July 12, 1909.
Who directed The Cardinal’s Conspiracy?
The Cardinal’s Conspiracy was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of The Cardinal’s Conspiracy?
The Cardinal’s Conspiracy stars James Kirkwood as The Cardinal, Owen Moore as A Member of the Court and Mack Sennett as Comic Cutthroat, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Cardinal’s Conspiracy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cardinal’s Conspiracy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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