The Miser's Legacy

NR
0h 10m
1915

Overview

Hiding from the police in an alley, two crooks see, through a window, the dying miser entrust to the doctor the fortune he bequeaths to his erring son. They trail the doctor home, overpower him, and in their search for the money, terrify his wife and child.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1915-04-09
Director :Not Available

Top Billed Cast

Harry Carey

Jackson - The Crook

Claire McDowell

The Crook's Wife

Charles West

The Crook's Pal

Eleanor Blevins

The Doctor's Wife

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