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The Mark of Cain
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The Mark of Cain

1917-11-04 · 50 min · ★ 8.0

Mystery

After old Trowbridge is mysteriously murdered, his nephew, Kane Langdon, is accused of the crime. Trowbridge's adopted daughter Alice makes every effort to prove Kane's innocence, but to no avail. When Kane escapes from the clutches of the law, Alice works with him to investigate the crime. They soon discover that Judge Hoyt, a great friend of Trowbridge and an ardent admirer of Alice, killed Trowbridge after forging the old man's will to read that Alice would only inherit his fortune if she married the judge. The judge, confronted with the accusation, becomes so unnerved that he confesses to the crime, and all ends happily with Alice in Kane's arms.

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Directors
George Fitzmaurice
Production companies
Astra Film
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Antonio MorenoAntonio MorenoKane Langdon
Irene CastleIrene CastleAlice
J.H. GilmourJ.H. GilmourTrowbridge
Eleanor BlackEleanor BlackHousekeeper
John St. PolisJohn St. PolisJudge Hoyt

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