Film

The Devil's Riddle

1920 · 50m · Drama

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.

Gladys Brockwell

Esther Anderson

William Scott

Dr. Jim Barnes

Richard Cummings

Potts, the banker

Claire McDowell

Mrs. Potts

Tom Bates

Hotel proprietor

Jack Curtis

Nicholas Dunaew

Paul Evers

Louis Fitzroy

Sam Tuttle

Vera Lewis

Leading lady

Louis Natheaux

Leading man

Kate Price

Mrs. Frank

Ben Suslow

Hotel proprietor's son

Easter Walters

Arline Potts

Chance Ward

Theatrical manager

• Frank BealDirector
• Edwina LeVinStory
• Sam LandersDirector of Photography

Release date

March 8, 1920

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

50m

Genres

Drama