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The Argyle Case
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The Argyle Case

Feb 6, 1917
1h 10m
★ 0.0

Overview

When multi-millionaire banker John Argyle is found brutally murdered in his home, suspicions are cast upon Mary Mazuret, his adopted daughter who became the sole beneficiary of his estate under his will, Argyle having quarrelled with his son Bruce. Just as the case begins to look black for Mary, Asche Kayton, a great private detective, is called in by Bruce and takes hold of the investigation.

Genres

Mystery

Production Companies

Selznick Pictures

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Cast

Robert Warwick

Asche Kayton

Robert Warwick

Frank McGlynn Sr.

John Argyle

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Elaine Hammerstein

Mary Mazuret

Elaine Hammerstein

H. Cooper Cliffe

Frederick Kreisler

H. Cooper Cliffe

Charles Hines

Joe Manning

Charles Hines

Arthur Albertson

Bruce Argyle

Arthur Albertson

Gazelle Marche

Nan Thornton

Gazelle Marche

John Fleming

Inspector Dougherty

John Fleming

Mary Alden

Nellie Marsh

Mary Alden

Robert Vivian

Finley

Robert Vivian

Frank Evans

Mr. Hurley

Frank Evans