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In this picture King Baggot and Leah Baird have the leads. The production was made in Paris under the direction of Herbert Brenon, and throughout the whole story bears the impress of its maker, Mr. Baggot's work is of marked strength. Leah Baird, in the role of the sweetheart of the anarchist, gives an interpretation that will appeal to all. The rival of the anarchist is deserving of praise for good work. So also are the gendarmes, especially the chief, who, by the way, are gendarmes and not actors. There is a child in the picture who will win all hearts. She played her part with the skill of a veteran. Heart interest is established right at the beginning of the picture and is maintained throughout; and there are many situations of strong suspense. The climax is one that will grip. The rival of the anarchist has notified the police of his whereabouts, and they are pounding at the door of the cellar where he makes bombs. His sweetheart has warned him. With a bomb in his hand he awaits the breaking in of the door. He hears the faint notes of a toy horn. It is blown by the little girl to whom he has just given the instrument. Flashes show the child sitting on the floor above playing with two kittens. The hand of the anarchist drops; the police enter and make him prisoner. The picture was shown without titles; none was needed. - The Moving Picture World, October 18, 1913