The Argyle Case

Feb 6, 1917

1h 10m

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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

Asche Kayton

Robert Warwick

John Argyle

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Mary Mazuret

Elaine Hammerstein

Frederick Kreisler

H. Cooper Cliffe

Joe Manning

Charles Hines

Bruce Argyle

Arthur Albertson

Nan Thornton

Gazelle Marche

Inspector Dougherty

John Fleming

Nellie Marsh

Mary Alden

Finley

Robert Vivian

Mr. Hurley

Frank Evans

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