The Wall Street Mystery
Synopsis
When the body of Wall Street broker Norman Temple is found dead in his office, the police arrest contractor James Borden for the crime on the testimony of Temple's secretary that Borden had threatened her employer over an unpaid note. Also under suspicion is Temple's Japanese valet, who quarreled with his employer the day before the murder. Tex, a detective, enters the case, following his own leads which prove the valet innocent. Tex finally deduces that Minkin, one of Temple's clerks, shot his employer when he interrupted the clerk robbing his safe. With Tex's revelation, Minkin's room is searched, the stolen bonds found and Borden is freed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierce Kingsley
- Original Title
- The Wall Street Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Empire State Film Corporation, William Steiner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Collins
Pierce Kingsley
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Collins
Director
Pierce Kingsley
Writer
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What is The Wall Street Mystery about?
When the body of Wall Street broker Norman Temple is found dead in his office, the police arrest contractor James Borden for the crime on the testimony of Temple's secretary that Borden had threatened her employer over an unpaid note. Also under suspicion is Temple's Japanese valet, who quarreled with his employer the day before the murder. Tex, a detective, enters the case, following his own leads which prove the valet innocent. Tex finally deduces that Minkin, one of Temple's clerks, shot his employer when he interrupted the clerk robbing his safe. With Tex's revelation, Minkin's room is searched, the stolen bonds found and Borden is freed.
Who directed The Wall Street Mystery?
The Wall Street Mystery was directed by Tom Collins.
Who stars in The Wall Street Mystery?
The principal cast of The Wall Street Mystery includes Glen White, Jane McAlpine, David Wall, Alexander F. Frank, Marie Treador.
When was The Wall Street Mystery released and how long is it?
The Wall Street Mystery was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.