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The Devil's Riddle (1920)

1920-03-08 · 50m · EN
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During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.

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Frank BealDirector

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Gladys BrockwellGladys BrockwellEsther AndersonWilliam ScottWilliam ScottDr. Jim BarnesRichard CummingsRichard CummingsPotts, the bankerClaire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. PottsTom BatesTom BatesHotel proprietorJack CurtisJack CurtisNicholas DunaewNicholas DunaewPaul EversLouis FitzroyLouis FitzroySam TuttleVera LewisVera LewisLeading ladyLouis NatheauxLouis NatheauxLeading manKate PriceKate PriceMrs. FrankBen SuslowBen SuslowHotel proprietor's son

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What is The Devil's Riddle about?

During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.

How long is The Devil's Riddle?

The Devil's Riddle has a runtime of 50 minutes.