Who Killed Simon Baird
Synopsis
Edith and John Maitland will allow David Sterling to marry their daughter Helen as soon as he earns five thousand dollars, so David tries to sell one of his inventions to Simon Baird for that amount. Simon, unable to make up his mind, is found murdered the next day, and David is arrested with five thousand dollars of Simon's money in his possession.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Durkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Rennold Wolf, Channing Pollock
- Original Title
- Who Killed Simon Baird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Durkin
Rennold Wolf, Channing Pollock
Department Leadership Roster
Rennold Wolf
Writer
Channing Pollock
Writer
James Durkin
Director
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What is Who Killed Simon Baird about?
Edith and John Maitland will allow David Sterling to marry their daughter Helen as soon as he earns five thousand dollars, so David tries to sell one of his inventions to Simon Baird for that amount. Simon, unable to make up his mind, is found murdered the next day, and David is arrested with five thousand dollars of Simon's money in his possession.
Who directed Who Killed Simon Baird?
Who Killed Simon Baird was directed by James Durkin.
Who stars in Who Killed Simon Baird?
The principal cast of Who Killed Simon Baird includes Edna Wallace Hopper, Charles J. Ross, Muriel Ostriche, Nicholas Dunaew, John Webb Dillion.
When was Who Killed Simon Baird released and how long is it?
Who Killed Simon Baird was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.