Movie Description
The Hillcrest Mystery
(1918)Overview
During a party held in honor of his daughter Marion, Thomas Sterling announces that he will turn over his shipbuilding plant to the United States government for the duration of World War I. Sterling wants Marion to marry his partner, Hugo Smith, but she prefers Gordon Brett, who proposes to her after the party. Marion's father catches the two in an embrace and orders Gordon out of the house. Later that night, Sterling is found murdered. Gordon is the principal suspect, but Marion refuses to believe he is guilty and hides him in the house. Later she discovers Smith sending a message to the Germans on a wireless hidden in the attic.
Featured Crew
- Director : George Fitzmaurice
- Cast : Irene Castle,J.H. Gilmour,Ralph Kellard,Wyndham Standing,DeWitt Jennings
Cast
Marion Sterling
Thomas Sterling
Gordon Brett
Hugo Smith
Tom Cameron
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Facts
Original TitleThe Hillcrest Mystery
Status Released
Release Information
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1918-03-29
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesAstra Film
Genres
- Mystery
