by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Eleven Who Were Loyal is set in 1808, during the Prussian uprising against Emperor Napoleon. King Wilhelm III (Gustav Semmler) of Prussia is opposed to the rebellion, but his orders are defied by patriotic Major Von Schill (played by Rudolph Meinert, the film's director). Leading ten equally fervent followers into battle, the Major fights a valiant but futile battle, securing himself a place in the hearts of his countrymen for all time. A romantic subplot involves the wife of a Schill disciple, played by American actress Mary Nolan. The film's 60-minute running time suggested that Eleven Who Were Loyal! was severely trimmed before its American release.
