The Trail of the Cigarette

Overview

When Jessica Dale, a companion to wealthy Hortense Bates, is found dead and her valuable earrings missing at a masked ball being held at the Bates's home, the only clue is that of a crushed cigarette found beside her. Because the brand of cigarette matches that found in a similar crime being pursued by Tex, the famous criminologist is called in to investigate.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 14, 1920

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

William Steiner Productions

Cast

Ethel Russell,Eugene Acker,Glen White,Alexander F. Frank,John Sharkey,Stanley Walpole,William Frederic,Vera Grosse,David Wall

Director

Tom Collins

Writer

Richard Goodall,Alexander F. Frank

Cinematography

Jacob A. Badaracco

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0166850