Who Killed Joe Merrion? - 1916

Sir Philip Randall, a prominent judge, is fed up with the antics of James, his scapegrace son, and tosses him out of the house. The conflict between father and son leaves Mrs. Randall heartbroken, and when she dies, she makes her husband swear to help James if he ever needs it. When Joe Merrion, a bookmaker, is found dead, circumstantial evidence points to Squire William Rufford. Although Randall can't believe he committed the crime, he is forced to convict him and sentence him to prison. But later, when James, whose wild ways have left him penniless, comes to his father for help, Randall discovers that he was the killer.

1916
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Joseph Kilgour profile pictureJoseph KilgourSir Phillip Randall
S. Rankin Drew profile pictureS. Rankin DrewJames Randall
Betty Gray profile pictureBetty GrayVivienne Stevens
Rose Tapley profile pictureRose TapleySir Phillip's Wife

About Who Killed Joe Merrion?

Who Killed Joe Merrion? Overview

Sir Philip Randall, a prominent judge, is fed up with the antics of James, his scapegrace son, and tosses him out of the house. The conflict between father and son leaves Mrs. Randall heartbroken, and when she dies, she makes her husband swear to help James if he ever needs it. When Joe Merrion, a bookmaker, is found dead, circumstantial evidence points to Squire William Rufford. Although Randall can't believe he committed the crime, he is forced to convict him and sentence him to prison. But later, when James, whose wild ways have left him penniless, comes to his father for help, Randall discovers that he was the killer.

Age Rating: NR

Extra details

Original Title: Who Killed Joe Merrion?
Original Language: English
Directed By: Tefft Johnson
Production Companies
Vitagraph Company of America