Mephisto at a Masquerade

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During the carnival season in 1750 Lord Candor receives an invitation to attend a masked ball at the palace of the Marchioness Lamorsey. After careful consideration of many costumes, he decides upon disguising himself as Mephisto and obtains the most perfect costume possible. After his servants have helped him in the attire he is a veritable incarnation of the Old Imp himself, so we are not surprised when he finally allows himself to be seen on the streets that many of the common people are deceived into believing His Satanic Majesty is paying a visit to the earth. Word passes from one to another that such is the case and various parties arm themselves with every available weapon and start in search of the great enemy of mankind. However, on every occasion in which they encounter the object of their search their courage fails them. The Lord goes undismayed to the ball. Several mystifying effects are introduced such as quick disappearances, and leaping through seemingly impassable barriers. The film comes to a happy close upon the Lord's arrival at the palace where the party is to be held.