Detective Craig's Coup (1914)
On the trail of counterfeiters Detective Craig is on their trail. Suspicion falls on James Dalton who passes bad money through unsuspecting "fences." Dalton plants bad bills on young Bob Brierly and when it is detected Dalton, as usual, escapes while the innocent Bob is caught and convicted. Upon his release Bob meets Mae Edwards who gets him a job in her bank. When Dalton comes to the bank to case it for a robbery he runs into Bob and tries to recruit him as an accomplice. Bob, who has married Mae, refuses. Dalton causes him to lose his position and because of Dalton’s persistent efforts forces Bob to join the crook. Craig, shadowing Dalton, knows Bob is taking part against his will. Craig foils the robbery and after a motorboat chase Dalton is captured and exonerates Bob.
Cast
- Francis Carlyle - Detective Craig
- Pearl Sindelar - Mae Edwards
- Jack Standing - Bob Brierly
- Charles Arling - James Dalton
- Ned Burton - Banker Gibson
Screenplay
- George B. Seitz (Story)
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Detective Craig's Coup about?
- On the trail of counterfeiters Detective Craig is on their trail. Suspicion falls on James Dalton who passes bad money through unsuspecting "fences." Dalton plants bad bills on young Bob Brierly and when it is detected Dalton, as usual, escapes while the innocent Bob is caught and convicted. Upon his release Bob meets Mae Edwards who gets him a job in her bank. When Dalton comes to the bank to case it for a robbery he runs into Bob and tries to recruit him as an accomplice. Bob, who has married Mae, refuses. Dalton causes him to lose his position and because of Dalton’s persistent efforts forces Bob to join the crook. Craig, shadowing Dalton, knows Bob is taking part against his will. Craig foils the robbery and after a motorboat chase Dalton is captured and exonerates Bob.
- Who directed Detective Craig's Coup?
- Detective Craig's Coup was directed by Donald MacKenzie.
- Who stars in Detective Craig's Coup?
- Detective Craig's Coup stars Francis Carlyle, Pearl Sindelar, Jack Standing, Charles Arling, Ned Burton.
- How long is Detective Craig's Coup?
- Detective Craig's Coup has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Detective Craig's Coup?
- Detective Craig's Coup is a Crime, Drama film.