Transgression

Transgression (1917)

Drama

Hal Page, the weakling brother of Stephen Page, the town mayor, falls in love with Carline Shrefton, who throws over Burt Staley to entangle Hal in her self-serving schemes. Furious over her abrupt departure, Staley shows up at Carline's, and a jealous fight with Hal ensues in which Staley is shot and killed with Carline's gun. After Hal confesses to the deed, Stephen quietly sends him off to Spain. One year later, Stephen announces his engagement to Marion Hayward, the daughter of the district attorney, who is pressing charges against James Reed, a corrupt politician and Carline's new husband. To save Reed, Carline threatens Stephen with exposure, but he refuses to bend to her demands. Just days before Carline is to reveal her story about Staley, Hal appears and confesses to Hayward that Carline is the true killer.

Director: Paul Scardon

Casts

	Earle Williams as Stephen Page
	Billie Billings as Carline Shrefton
	Webster Campbell as Hal Page
	Edwards Davis as Kent Hayward
	Mary Maurice as Mrs. Page
	Corinne Griffith as Marion Hayward
	Denton Vane as Burt Staley
	Jack Ellis as James Reed

Crew