Overview
When multi-millionaire banker John Argyle is found brutally murdered in his home, suspicions are cast upon Mary Mazuret, his adopted daughter who became the sole beneficiary of his estate under his will, Argyle having quarrelled with his son Bruce. Just as the case begins to look black for Mary, Asche Kayton, a great private detective, is called in by Bruce and takes hold of the investigation.
Director and cast
- Robert Warwick as Asche Kayton
- Frank McGlynn Sr. as John Argyle
- Elaine Hammerstein as Mary Mazuret
- H. Cooper Cliffe as Frederick Kreisler
- Charles Hines as Joe Manning
- Arthur Albertson as Bruce Argyle
- Gazelle Marche as Nan Thornton
- John Fleming as Inspector Dougherty
- Mary Alden as Nellie Marsh
- Robert Vivian as Finley
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