The Master Hand
Synopsis
James Rallston, facing financial hardship, marries a wealthy invalid widow with a daughter, Jean, and plots to control her fortune. He orchestrates her confinement in a sanitarium by drugging her and falsely claiming she is insane, with the help of a conniving doctor and sanitarium keeper. Fifteen years later, Rallston has lost Jean's fortune through speculation and seeks help from John Bigelow to recover it, offering Jean as a reward. Bigelow, suspicious of Rallston, discovers the truth about the widow and Jean's father, and rescues the widow from the sanitarium.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harley Knoles
- Screenplay & Story
- Carroll Fleming
- Original Title
- The Master Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Premo Feature Film Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harley Knoles
Carroll Fleming, Harley Knoles
Arthur Edeson
Department Leadership Roster
Harley Knoles
Director
Carroll Fleming
Screenplay
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Master Hand
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What is The Master Hand about?
James Rallston, facing financial hardship, marries a wealthy invalid widow with a daughter, Jean, and plots to control her fortune. He orchestrates her confinement in a sanitarium by drugging her and falsely claiming she is insane, with the help of a conniving doctor and sanitarium keeper. Fifteen years later, Rallston has lost Jean's fortune through speculation and seeks help from John Bigelow to recover it, offering Jean as a reward. Bigelow, suspicious of Rallston, discovers the truth about the widow and Jean's father, and rescues the widow from the sanitarium.
Who directed The Master Hand?
The Master Hand was directed by Harley Knoles.
Who stars in The Master Hand?
The principal cast of The Master Hand includes Nat C. Goodwin, Theodore Babcock, Julia Stuart, Florence Malone, Clarissa Selwynne.
When was The Master Hand released and how long is it?
The Master Hand was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 50m.