17 August 1929 Drama, Mystery 85 mins
A multimillionaire is murdered, and his will leaves all his money to a beautiful young blonde. The murdered man's son thinks something is fishy, and a homicide cop sets out to find out who was behind the man's death. Complications ensue.
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H.B. Warner as Hurley
Thomas Meighan as Alexander Kayton
Lila Lee as Mary Morgan
John Darrow as Bruce Argyle
Zasu Pitts as Mrs. Wyatt
Wilbur Mack as Sam
Howard Bretherton Director
Harriet Ford Writer
Harvey J. O'Higgins Writer
William J. Burns Writer
Ernest Smith Assistant Camera
James Van Trees Director of Photography
United States 17 August 1929
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