Fantasma (1914)

Prince Arthur is in love with the fair princess Lena. He asks for her hand, and is accepted. Zamaliel, supreme monarch of all that is evil, decides to come upon earth from the lower regions to prey upon mankind, in his peregrinations, his first victims are the joyous Prince Arthur and the Princess Lena. His evil eye covets the beauteous damsel, and he begins his cruel machinations to accomplish his selfish purpose. Fantasma, the fairy queen, Queen of Good and Light, whose realm is not far distant, has her subjects safeguard the lives of young lovers. They observe Zamaliel's coming upon earth with two of his infernal sprites, quickly the news is sped to Fantasma. All Fairyland is in a turmoil, and the Queen, with her retinue, goes forth to protect the Prince and princess and pay Zamaliel his deserts. We follow Arthur through his wanderings over hill and dale, and finally to his descent beneath the sea, before he rescues his betrothed. Fantasma has created Pico as Arthur's companion in the rescue, and with their faithful goat, they pass through many and varied experiences. Good finally triumphs over evil, and we see the two lovers sailing away on the Sea of Happiness.