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The Mysterious Lodger

The Mysterious Lodger

Aug 27, 1914 · 16m

Director

Maurice Costello, Robert Gaillard

Overview

Returning home from a matinee, Ralph Brent, a poor actor, finds his step-child dead. The child's mother returns intoxicated, having purchased drink instead of medicine for the child, with the money he had given her. He accuses her of causing the little one's death, and snatching the bottle of liquor from which she is about to drink, throws it away. Infuriated, she springs at her husband with a bread knife, stumbles and accidentally kills herself. Fearing that he will be suspected of murder. Brent hastily makes up in the disguise of an old man and leaves the house.

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About The Mysterious Lodger

What is The Mysterious Lodger about?

Returning home from a matinee, Ralph Brent, a poor actor, finds his step-child dead. The child's mother returns intoxicated, having purchased drink instead of medicine for the child, with the money he had given her. He accuses her of causing the little one's death, and snatching the bottle of liquor from which she is about to drink, throws it away. Infuriated, she springs at her husband with a…

When was The Mysterious Lodger released?

The Mysterious Lodger was released on August 27, 1914.

How long is The Mysterious Lodger?

The Mysterious Lodger runs 16 minutes.

Who directed The Mysterious Lodger?

The Mysterious Lodger was directed by Maurice Costello and Robert Gaillard.

Who is in the cast of The Mysterious Lodger?

The cast of The Mysterious Lodger includes Maurice Costello (Ralph Brent - the Mysterious Lodger), Constance Talmadge (Lucy Lane), Edwina Robbins (Mrs. Lane - Lucy's Mother), Helene Costello (Brent's Child) and Estelle Mardo (Brent's Wife - the Child's Mother).