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For this film the Cines Company have chosen a subject which gives them ample scope for a display of that detail and accuracy which is so closely associated with all their productions. We see the Milanese, who have been vanquished, taken to the Emperor Barbarossa, who tramples their standard underfoot as a token of their subjection. But Albert of Guissanio arises as their champion. Taking leave of his betrothed, we see him consecrating his sword to his native land, and vowing to win back for his country its honor and prestige. He musters the Company of Death, who attend mass at the Cathedral and vow fealty to their leader; then they go forth to war. In a series of beautiful pictures are portrayed the Milanese performing the duties associated with warfare. Then the allies are blessed from the Gorrocio by their bishop, and rush off to the Legnano Battle, which is a masterpiece of stagecraft, and one of the finest battle scenes ever filmed. Here the Emperor Barbarossa receives his death wound, as do large numbers of his followers, the battlefield being strewn with dead and dying. But Albert of Guissanio has kept his vow, and home once more, we see him returning thanks for his safe deliverance.
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