The Hieroglyphic (1912)
Directed by Charles L. Gaskill
Genres - Crime |
Release Date - May 4, 1912 (USA - Unknown), May 4, 1912 (USA) |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis
Peter Barton leaves his wealth to his niece, Mary, disinheriting his dissipated son, Edgar, who steals the will. Jack Smart, a rascal, an associate of Edgar's, keeps close watch upon him. At the point of a revolver he compels Edgar to surrender the will to him. Mary, the niece, is obliged to go to work, takes a position as a reporter, and meets Tom Swayne, who falls in love with her. Tom sees Jack Smart in a restaurant, and after the villain leaves, Tom picks up a menu card, upon which Smart has