Detective Craig's Coup
Synopsis
On the trail of counterfeiters Detective Craig is on their trail. Suspicion falls on James Dalton who passes bad money through unsuspecting "fences." Dalton plants bad bills on young Bob Brierly and when it is detected Dalton, as usual, escapes while the innocent Bob is caught and convicted. Upon his release Bob meets Mae Edwards who gets him a job in her bank. When Dalton comes to the bank to case it for a robbery he runs into Bob and tries to recruit him as an accomplice. Bob, who has married Mae, refuses. Dalton causes him to lose his position and because of Dalton’s persistent efforts forces Bob to join the crook. Craig, shadowing Dalton, knows Bob is taking part against his will. Craig foils the robbery and after a motorboat chase Dalton is captured and exonerates Bob.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald MacKenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- George B. Seitz
- Original Title
- Detective Craig's Coup
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Frères
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald MacKenzie
George B. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
Donald MacKenzie
Director
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What is Detective Craig's Coup about?
On the trail of counterfeiters Detective Craig is on their trail. Suspicion falls on James Dalton who passes bad money through unsuspecting "fences." Dalton plants bad bills on young Bob Brierly and when it is detected Dalton, as usual, escapes while the innocent Bob is caught and convicted. Upon his release Bob meets Mae Edwards who gets him a job in her bank. When Dalton comes to the bank to case it for a robbery he runs into Bob and tries to recruit him as an accomplice. Bob, who has married Mae, refuses. Dalton causes him to lose his position and because of Dalton’s persistent efforts forces Bob to join the crook. Craig, shadowing Dalton, knows Bob is taking part against his will. Craig foils the robbery and after a motorboat chase Dalton is captured and exonerates Bob.
Who directed Detective Craig's Coup?
Detective Craig's Coup was directed by Donald MacKenzie.
Who stars in Detective Craig's Coup?
The principal cast of Detective Craig's Coup includes Francis Carlyle, Pearl Sindelar, Jack Standing, Charles Arling, Ned Burton.
When was Detective Craig's Coup released and how long is it?
Detective Craig's Coup was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 20m.