Michael Deane (played by Jameson Thomas) is a protagonist in High Treason.
Commander of the European air force and Evelyn Seymour's boyfriend. Initially insists on fighting to fulfill his duty, but becomes uncertain under pressure. Evelyn ultimately convinces him to delay the airforce attack. Evelyn Seymour (played by Benita Hume) is a protagonist in High Treason.
Daughter of Dr. Seymour and girlfriend of Michael Deane. A dedicated pacifist who actively campaigns to prevent war, staging mass demonstrations at the airfield and successfully persuading Michael to postpone the military strike. President of the Federated States of Europe (played by Basil Gill) appears in High Treason.
Head of state who orders mass mobilization and decides to announce the outbreak of hostilities via television following a border shoot-out. Confronted by Dr. Seymour, he is shot to prevent the war broadcast from going out.
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Characters
Michael Deane
(played by Jameson Thomas) — protagonist
Commander of the European air force and Evelyn Seymour's boyfriend. Initially insists on fighting to fulfill his duty, but becomes uncertain under pressure. Evelyn ultimately convinces him to delay th...
Evelyn Seymour
(played by Benita Hume) — protagonist
Daughter of Dr. Seymour and girlfriend of Michael Deane. A dedicated pacifist who actively campaigns to prevent war, staging mass demonstrations at the airfield and successfully persuading Michael to...
President of the Federated States of Europe
(played by Basil Gill) — supporting
Head of state who orders mass mobilization and decides to announce the outbreak of hostilities via television following a border shoot-out. Confronted by Dr. Seymour, he is shot to prevent the war bro...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Michael Deane → President of the Federated States of Europe
(Power Subordinate)
Evelyn Seymour → Michael Deane
(Romantic Girlfriend)
Story Analysis
A pacifist leader and his family confront a manufactured war conspiracy, culminating in a moral assassination and trial.
Plot Progression
Geopolitical Flashpoint
The Terrorist Web
Pacifist Resistance
The Final Stand
Directed by Maurice Elvey
High Treason (1929) · 6.1/10 · drama, science-fiction, war
