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The Hillcrest Mystery

The Hillcrest Mystery

Mar 29, 1918 · 50m

Director

George Fitzmaurice

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.

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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…

When was The Hillcrest Mystery released?

The Hillcrest Mystery was released on March 29, 1918.

How long is The Hillcrest Mystery?

The Hillcrest Mystery runs 50 minutes.

Who directed The Hillcrest Mystery?

The Hillcrest Mystery was directed by George Fitzmaurice.

Who is in the cast of The Hillcrest Mystery?

The cast of The Hillcrest Mystery includes Irene Castle (Marion Sterling), J.H. Gilmour (Thomas Sterling), Ralph Kellard (Gordon Brett), Wyndham Standing (Hugo Smith) and DeWitt Jennings (Tom Cameron).

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