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The Devil's Signature
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The Devil's Signature

1914-09-11 · 20 min · ★ 9.0

Horror · Crime · Mystery

Ethel Vandiver and her friend, Marie Le Farve, arrive at the former's country home. Ethel's father objects to her seeing Douglas, whom he thinks is a sweetheart. But, unknown to her parent, Ethel has married Douglas a year before. The day on which she arrives she receives a letter from her husband stating that he would rather see her dead than be separated from her any longer. A few hours later Marie is found dead in Ethel's room.

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Directors
Harry McRae Webster
Production companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bryant WashburnBryant WashburnDouglas
Beverly BayneBeverly BayneEthen Vandiver
Thomas CommerfordThomas CommerfordEthel's Father
Richard TraversRichard TraversWilliam Sandford
Betty BrownBetty BrownMarie Le Farve
Frank DaytonFrank DaytonDetective Huff
Charles HitchcockGardener Craven

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