The Argyle Case
Genres
Overview
When multi-millionaire banker John Argyle is found brutally murdered in his home, suspicions are cast upon Mary Mazuret, his adopted daughter who became the sole beneficiary of his estate under his will, Argyle having quarrelled with his son Bruce. Just as the case begins to look black for Mary, Asche Kayton, a great private detective, is called in by Bruce and takes hold of the investigation.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
70 min
Release Date
1917-02-06
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Robert Warwick
Asche Kayton
Frank McGlynn Sr.
John Argyle
Elaine Hammerstein
Mary Mazuret
H. Cooper Cliffe
Frederick Kreisler
Charles Hines
Joe Manning
Arthur Albertson
Bruce Argyle
Gazelle Marche
Nan Thornton
John Fleming
Inspector Dougherty
Mary Alden
Nellie Marsh
Robert Vivian
Finley
Frank Evans
Mr. Hurley
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