The Devil's Riddle

Overview

During a raging Montana snowstorm, Doctor Jim Barnes collapses at Esther Anderson's cabin door. Esther offers Jim refuge, but when he discovers that their food supplies are running dangerously low, he braves the journey into town in order to replenish them. On the way, he is overcome with exhaustion and fails to return. Esther, unaware of Jim's condition and abused by her stepfather, joins a theatrical troop and leaves home.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 8, 1920

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Fox Film Corporation

Cast

Jack Curtis,Tom Bates,Nicholas Dunaew,Kate Price,Easter Walters,Gladys Brockwell,Richard Cummings,Vera Lewis,Louis Natheaux,Louis Fitzroyand 4 more

Director

Frank Beal

Writer

Edwina LeVin,Ruth Ann Baldwin

Cinematography

Sam Landers

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0010065