The Hillcrest Mystery (1918)
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.
Director: George Fitzmaurice
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: March 29, 1918
Cast
- Irene Castle - Marion Sterling
- J.H. Gilmour - Thomas Sterling
- Ralph Kellard - Gordon Brett
- Wyndham Standing - Hugo Smith
- DeWitt Jennings - Tom Cameron
Screenplay
- Ouida Bergère (Screenplay)
- Ouida Bergère (Story)
Production: Astra Film
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hillcrest Mystery about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hillcrest Mystery?
- The Hillcrest Mystery was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
- Who stars in The Hillcrest Mystery?
- The Hillcrest Mystery stars Irene Castle, J.H. Gilmour, Ralph Kellard, Wyndham Standing, DeWitt Jennings.
- How long is The Hillcrest Mystery?
- The Hillcrest Mystery has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Hillcrest Mystery?
- The Hillcrest Mystery is a Mystery film.
- Where was The Hillcrest Mystery produced?
- The Hillcrest Mystery was produced in United States of America.