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.

50min
1918
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Irene Castle profile pictureIrene CastleMarion Sterling
J.H. Gilmour profile pictureJ.H. GilmourThomas Sterling
Ralph Kellard profile pictureRalph KellardGordon Brett
DeWitt Jennings profile pictureDeWitt JenningsTom Cameron

About The Hillcrest Mystery

The Hillcrest Mystery 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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 50min

Extra details

Original Title: The Hillcrest Mystery
Original Language: English
Directed By: George Fitzmaurice
Production Companies
Astra Film