The Cipher Message (1913)
Two English crooks, Lionel Verker and his sister, Marie, come to America, where at a seaside resort Lionel makes a heroic rescue by saving Bob Kent, the son of a millionaire, from drowning. He is introduced to the Kent family. Learning that there is a position of lady's maid open in the house, he wires his sister to come at once. With the aid of false references she obtains the position. At a lawn fete Muriel, the daughter of the millionaire, wears a lot of jewelry. Lionel notices this and after a dance with him she misses one of her diamonds.
Director: Francis J. Grandon
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Lafe McKee as Detective Donald Bryce |
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Barney Furey as Lionel Verker - the Thief |
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Al W. Filson as Papa Kent |
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Frank Newburg as Bob Kent |
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Adele Lane as Muriel Kent |
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Lillian Leighton as Mrs. Kent |
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Madeline Pardee as Marie Verker - Lionel's Sister |
| Directing | Francis J. Grandon | Director |
| Writing | Wallace Clifton | Scenario Writer |