22 December 1914 Drama, Crime, Romance 20 mins
Margery Trent, a beautiful girl, is trying to get possession of certain papers which will prove her identity. These papers are held by her uncle. She is in the act of entering the home of her uncle with a skeleton key, When Thomas Rockwell, alias "Tommyrot." a young author, happens along and helps her. They are caught in the house.
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Richard Travers as Tommyrot
Beverly Bayne as Marjorie Trent
Bryant Washburn as Hawkins, the butler
Lester Cuneo as The Uncle
United States 22 December 1914
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