The Devil's Riddle
·
1920
·50min
During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.
Storyline
During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.
Released
3/8/1920
Runtime
50min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Fox Film Corporation
Cast
Gladys Brockwell
Esther Anderson
William Scott
Dr. Jim Barnes
Richard Cummings
Potts, the banker
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Potts
Tom Bates
Hotel proprietor
Jack Curtis
Acting
Nicholas Dunaew
Paul Evers
Louis Fitzroy
Sam Tuttle
Vera Lewis
Leading lady
Louis Natheaux
Leading man
Kate Price
Mrs. Frank
Ben Suslow
Hotel proprietor's son
Easter Walters
Arline Potts
Chance Ward
Theatrical manager
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