The Touch on the Key (1916)
Reporter Jane Randall, who works for the Herald and Phil Norton of the Times, are competing to get the story on the Thomas Syndicate regarding when funds will be released to prevent a panic. Both head to the estate of Marsden Thomas who oversees the Syndicate. Through coercion Norton worms the info from Marsden’s son but attempts to hold up the report to do some insider trading. However, Jane with the help of her fiancé Jimmy telegraphs the Herald, gets the scoop and thwarts Nelson.
Director: Carl M. Leviness
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Vivian Rich as Jane Randall |
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Gayne Whitman as Jimmy Lorman |
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George Periolat as Phil Norton |
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King Clark as Hal Thomas |
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Joseph Beaudry as Marsden Thomas |
| Directing | Carl M. Leviness | Director |