The Burden of Proof (1918)
Elaine Brooks marries Robert Ames, a junior member of the Department of Justice. Mrs. Durand, a spy uses underhanded means to steal important papers from Ames, which she gives to her superior, Dr. Kemp. Although she is innocent, Elaine becomes implicated in this plot.
Directors: John G. Adolfi, Julius Steger.
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Marion Davies as Elaine Brooks |
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Mary Richards as Mrs. Brooks, her mother |
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Eloise Clement as Mrs. Durand |
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Wilmuth Merkyl as Robert Ames |
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L. Rogers Lytton as George Blair |
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Willard Cooley as Frank Raymond |
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Fred Hearn as William Kemp |
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Fred Lenox as Butler |
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Maude Lowe as Maid |
| Directing | Fred Hearn | Assistant Director |
| Writing | S.M. Weller | Scenario Writer |
| Crew | André Barlatier | Cinematography |
| Directing | John G. Adolfi | Director |
| Directing | Julius Steger | Director |