The Trail of the Cigarette (1920)
When Jessica Dale, a companion to wealthy Hortense Bates, is found dead and her valuable earrings missing at a masked ball being held at the Bates's home, the only clue is that of a crushed cigarette found beside her. Because the brand of cigarette matches that found in a similar crime being pursued by Tex, the famous criminologist is called in to investigate.
Director:
Tom Collins
Writer:
Richard Goodall
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Glen White as Tex |
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Alexander F. Frank as Police Commissioner |
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Eugene Acker as Edward Clive |
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Stanley Walpole as Henry Jevons |
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David Wall as Lane Bates |
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Ethel Russell as Hortense Ames |
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William Frederic as Hamilton Ames |
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Vera Grosse as Jessica Dale |
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John Sharkey as The Coroner |
| Directing | Tom Collins | Director |
| Writing | Richard Goodall | Screenplay |
| Writing | Alexander F. Frank | Scenario Writer |
| Camera | Jacob A. Badaracco | Director of Photography |
