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The Grey Sentinel
Also known as {The Gray Sentinel}
(1913) United States of America
B&W : Two reels
Directed by Burton L. King
Cast: Charles Ray [Hal Peters], J. Barney Sherry, John Emerson, Fred Mace, Mr. Weston (William Weston), Irving Cummings
New York Motion Picture Company production; distributed by Mutual Film Corporation [Broncho]. / Produced by Thomas H. Ince. / Released 9 April 1913. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: War: Civil War.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Tom Carson, a southerner, with his daughter, Grace, is the keeper of the Grey Sentinel Lighthouse. John Adams, the sweetheart of Grace, returns from West Point and joins the southern cause; he, however, spying for the Union Army. A fierce battle takes place between the Confederate and Union forces in which the former are victorious. Hal Peters, a southern officer and an admirer of Grace, is surprised to find among his captives. John Adams. Believing his excuse of spying on the Unionists, Hal releases Adams, who learns that a boat with supplies for the southern army is soon to land at the Grey Sentinel Lighthouse at midnight. The Union Army being advised of the move, sink the ship. Adams is killed by Carson and Hal claims Grace at the end of the war.
Reviews: [The Moving Picture World, 12 April 1913, page ?] This two-reel war story is stronger in its scenic effects than in its story, the latter being just a little obscure in places. The combination of mountain and seacoast scenery is very attractive, however, and keeps the offering in front rank. The “Gray Sentinel” is a lighthouse, around which much of the action centers. One of the young men in love with the girl is a traitor. The battle scenes are strong, and the struggle on the tower exciting. A good release.
Survival status: Print exists.
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 24 October 2022.
References: Tarbox-Lost pp. 84, 279 : Website-IMDb.
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