The False Clue
Henry Ross, a retired banker, is found murdered in his home. Leo Hill, a young man in love with Marjorie, his daughter, is arrested and accused of the crime. The night Ross was killed, Stanley was heard fighting with him and therefore, is under suspicion. After some time William, the butler in Rosa's home, tells his story, which clears Stanley. He tells how ever since Marjorie's mother's death he and his wife had taken the girl into their hearts and that she came to them with all of her happiness and all of her unhappiness. Bob had fallen in love with the girl and after a long courtship they were secretly married and he was the only one told.
- Released
- 1916
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1916
Storyline
Henry Ross, a retired banker, is found murdered in his home. Leo Hill, a young man in love with Marjorie, his daughter, is arrested and accused of the crime. The night Ross was killed, Stanley was heard fighting with him and therefore, is under suspicion. After some time William, the butler in Rosa's home, tells his story, which clears Stanley. He tells how ever since Marjorie's mother's death he and his wife had taken the girl into their hearts and that she came to them with all of her happiness and all of her unhappiness. Bob had fallen in love with the girl and after a long courtship they were secretly married and he was the only one told.
Top credits
- Ben Horning — Henry Ross
Dorothy Davenport — Marjorie Ross- Lee Hill — Robert Stanley
- O.B. Nair — William - the Butler
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Silent
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- Color
- Black and White