Who Killed Joe Merrion?

Overview

Sir Philip Randall, a prominent judge, is fed up with the antics of James, his scapegrace son, and tosses him out of the house. The conflict between father and son leaves Mrs. Randall heartbroken, and when she dies, she makes her husband swear to help James if he ever needs it. When Joe Merrion, a bookmaker, is found dead, circumstantial evidence points to Squire William Rufford. Although Randall can't believe he committed the crime, he is forced to convict him and sentence him to prison. But later, when James, whose wild ways have left him penniless, comes to his father for help, Randall discovers that he was the killer.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 3, 1916

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast

Edward Elkas,J. Herbert Frank,Joseph Kilgour,Betty Gray,Rose Tapley,George Stevens,S. Rankin Drew,Mabel Kelly,Denton Vane

Director

Tefft Johnson

Writer

Beatrice Heron-Maxwell,Eugene Mullin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0007562