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e withering remarks to family outsiders provide endless comic relief. The meddlesome Marquis conspires with the amoral Barsad (Walter Catlett) to trump up a treason charge against Darney in an English court. On trial for his life, Darney is defended by blustery Stryver (Reginald Owen) and modest, alcoholic Sydney Carton (Ronald Colman, whose crisp speaking voice is well suited for the role). Carton's clever defense frees Darney, winning admiration (but not love) from Lucie. Carton loves Lucie, but feels that he cannot live up to her expectations of him. Meanwhile, the revolution has begun in France. P to England, promptly beginning a romance with earnest beauty Lucie Manette (Elizabeth Allan). Lucie is the daughter of Dr. Manette (Henry B. Walthall), who has survived many years of imprisonment caused by the Marquis. Her housekeeper is loyal Miss Pross (Edna May Oliver), whose withering remarks to family outsiders provide endless comic relief.
Approximate Word count = 538
Approximate Pages = 2.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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