The Caged Bird

The beautiful young princess was weary of the formality and ceremony that encompassed her. She had read many books and from them had gained the idea that she would be far happier as a simple peasant than as the daughter of a king. Even when it came to her marriage, she sadly reflected, there was no romance, for her father had arbitrarily contracted an alliance for her with a neighboring prince. The princess was taking her drive one day and was sadder than ever. She saw a wedding procession issue from a neighboring cottage, and pityingly watched the mother of the bride, as she turned into her lonely house. In a field the princess noticed a young farmer, and she thought that the romance which had been denied her might come into her life. By the time she had returned to the castle she was pitying herself exceedingly, and had decided to be a caged bird no longer.

Marguerite Snow

The Princess

William Garwood

The Prince

James Cruze

The King

William Russell

The Farmer

Emma C. Butler

The Guard of Honor

Release date

June 6, 1913

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

11m

Rated

NR

Genres

Drama