The Devil's Riddle(1920)
Synopsis
During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.
Directed by Frank Beal
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Cast
Gladys Brockwell
Esther Anderson
William Scott
Dr. Jim Barnes
Richard Cummings
Potts, the banker
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Potts
Tom Bates
Hotel proprietor
Jack Curtis
Nicholas Dunaew
Paul Evers
Louis Fitzroy
Sam Tuttle
Vera Lewis
Leading lady
Louis Natheaux
Leading man
Kate Price
Mrs. Frank
Ben Suslow
Hotel proprietor's son
Easter Walters
Arline Potts
Chance Ward
Theatrical manager
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The Devil's Riddle was released in 1920.
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The Devil's Riddle runs for 50 minutes.
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The Devil's Riddle was directed by Frank Beal.
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The Devil's Riddle stars Gladys Brockwell, William Scott, Richard Cummings, Claire McDowell and Tom Bates.
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